Gallbladder polyp epidemiology and demographics

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Overview

The incidence of gallbladder polyps is higher among men than women. The overall prevalence among men of Chinese ancestry is 9.5%, higher than other ethnic types. ^[1] Polypoid lesions of the gallbladder affect approximately 5% of the adult population.^[2] The causes are uncertain, but there is a definite correlation with increasing age and the presence of gallstones (cholelithiasis). Most affected individuals do not have symptoms. The gallbladder polyps are detected during abdominal ultrasonography performed for other reasons.

Epidemiology and Demographics

References

↑ Lin WR, Lin DY, Tai DI, Hsieh SY, Lin CY, Sheen IS, Chiu CT (2008). “Prevalence of and risk factors for gallbladder polyps detected by ultrasonography among healthy Chinese: analysis of 34,669 cases”. Journal of Gastroenterol Hepatology. 23 (6): 965–9. PMID 17725602.
↑ Myers RP, Shaffer EA, Beck PL (2002). “Gallbladder polyps: epidemiology, natural history and management”. Can J Gastroenterol. 16 (3): 187–94. PMID 11930198.

[pmid_17725602-1] Lin WR, Lin DY, Tai DI, Hsieh SY, Lin CY, Sheen IS, Chiu CT (2008). “Prevalence of and risk factors for gallbladder polyps detected by ultrasonography among healthy Chinese: analysis of 34,669 cases”. Journal of Gastroenterol Hepatology. 23 (6): 965–9. PMID 17725602.

[pmid_11930198-2] Myers RP, Shaffer EA, Beck PL (2002). “Gallbladder polyps: epidemiology, natural history and management”. Can J Gastroenterol. 16 (3): 187–94. PMID 11930198.

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