Hepatic Hemangioma

Hepatic hemangioma is mostly cavernous; common benign liver tumor; any age, adult symptoms, female predominance. Most common benign liver tumor; pre-op diagnosis easy; most asymptomatic; large = hepatic discomfort. Many need no treatment lifelong.

Common Symptoms

Upper-abdominal discomfort; anorexia; thrombocytopenia; coagulopathy; hepatomegaly; dyspepsia; distending pain

Causes and Pathogenesis

84% of benign liver tumors; young/middle-aged women; cavernous rare capillary/hemangioendothelioma; multiparity/oral contraceptives; solitary/multiple; right posterior segment. Pathology: fibrous capsule, blood-filled vascular spaces with fibrous septa, flat endothelium; fibrosis/calcification/thrombosis. Theories: congenital peripheral-vascular malformation; female hormones accelerate growth; capillary infection/dilation.

Treatment

Drug, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Avoid growth triggers; emotional calm; low-fat/low-spicy diet; fresh vegetables; no alcohol; exercise; stop contraceptives in women.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary Surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.