Is a liver hemangioma serious if it is benign?
Written by Liu Wu Cai
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on September 06, 2024
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The severity of a patient with a hepatic hemangioma primarily depends on the size of the tumor.
For patients with hepatic hemangiomas, if the size is relatively small, they generally do not experience significant discomfort, and most are discovered incidentally during ultrasound screenings. In such cases, no special treatment is required; just regular follow-up ultrasounds to monitor any changes in size.
However, if the hepatic hemangioma is large, it often leads to rupture, bleeding, or even hemorrhagic shock, which requires attention and should be treated as early as possible. For its treatment, minimally invasive surgery, specifically interventional treatments, are the preferred options and can be very effective.
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