Are metabolic syndrome and its components a risk factor for gallbladder polyps?

Background. Gallbladder polyps are usually benign lesions originating from the mucosa and detected incidentally during radiological examinations or after cholecystectomy. common may have malignant risk. In this study, it was investigated whether metabolic syndrome (MS) is a risk factor for gallbladder polyps. This study aimed to determine prevalence of MS its components in patients with Materials methods. We conducted retrospective, cross-sectional study. age, gender past medical history 90 adults (45 polyps, 45 without polyps). Body height weight, body mass index, waist circumference laboratory data were obtained hospital processing system. National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) diagnostic criterion used diagnosis MS. Results. 51.1% (n=46) subjects participating female 48.8% (n=44) male. The mean age 58.79±15.70 years. found 56.7% (n=51) cases according criteria NCEP-ATP and, 64.4% (n=58) IDF criteria. polyp, 55.55% 66.66% rates not similar polyp group control (p>0.01). Abdominal obesity be development (odds ratio: 14.23, 95% CI: 1.751–15.722; p<0.01). Although statistically significant, low HDL hypertension approximately 2 times higher than group. Conclusions. While associated seen as sole factor.