Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Gallbladder polyp epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It’s easy! Click here to learn about editing.
Overview
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
Epidemiology and Demographics
References
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.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]