Case challenge · Surgical approach decision / Hepatobiliary surgery · teaching

Gallbladder Polyp · Surveillance vs Cholecystectomy · case challenge

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Case #1Surgical approach decision / Hepatobiliary surgery

📋 Case data

Size + risk factors + symptoms>15–18 mm / suspected malignancy (focal wall thickening, rich vascularity)

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Step 1 / 1 · Size + risk factors + symptoms

Polyp size? Risk factors? Symptoms/suspected malignancy?

💡 Risk factors: age >50, sessile, primary sclerosing cholangitis, coexisting gallstones, rapid growth on follow-up (≥2 mm/year).

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