Ultraschall Med 2021; 42(03): 333
DOI: 10.1055/a-1352-6089
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Ultrasound of patients with small gallbladder polyps

Malene Roland V. Pedersen
1   Department of Radiology, Vejle Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark
2   Institute of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark
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Gallbladder polyps are lesion protruding into the lumen from the gallbladder wall. Gallbladder polyps are common ultrasound findings. The prevalence has been reported up to approximately 5 % [1] [2] but also reported higher [3].



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15 June 2021

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