Will the hepatic hemangioma grow back after it has been removed?

Written by Liu Wu Cai
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on September 13, 2024
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It is possible for liver hemangiomas to recur after they have been removed.

Therefore, for the treatment of liver hemangiomas, minimally invasive surgery, namely interventional treatment, is mainly chosen in clinical practice, which can achieve better treatment effects. Patients with liver hemangiomas often have a benign tumor, generally without obvious discomfort, but there is a possibility of rupturing and bleeding, or even causing hemorrhagic shock. Therefore, for larger liver hemangiomas, surgical treatment should be administered as soon as possible. Interventional surgery can achieve very good treatment results, but there is still a possibility of recurrence after surgery, so regular follow-up with color Doppler ultrasound is necessary to dynamically observe changes in the condition.

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Will liver hemangioma increase cancer embryonic antigen?

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Is pain from a liver hemangioma normal?

If a patient with a liver hemangioma experiences pain, this is not within the normal range. When the liver hemangioma is small, patients generally do not experience significant discomfort and do not require special treatment. Regular follow-up with ultrasound to dynamically observe changes in size is sufficient. However, if a patient with a liver hemangioma experiences pain in the liver area, this should be taken seriously, as it may indicate rupture and bleeding of the hemangioma, especially when the hemangioma is large. Therefore, for patients with large hemangiomas, early interventional treatment should be administered, as only through interventional surgery can the therapeutic effect be achieved, preventing the worsening of the condition. Additionally, patients with liver hemangiomas should avoid hard-to-digest foods in their diet to reduce the burden on the liver and better manage the condition.

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Will the hepatic hemangioma grow back after it has been removed?

It is possible for liver hemangiomas to recur after they have been removed. Therefore, for the treatment of liver hemangiomas, minimally invasive surgery, namely interventional treatment, is mainly chosen in clinical practice, which can achieve better treatment effects. Patients with liver hemangiomas often have a benign tumor, generally without obvious discomfort, but there is a possibility of rupturing and bleeding, or even causing hemorrhagic shock. Therefore, for larger liver hemangiomas, surgical treatment should be administered as soon as possible. Interventional surgery can achieve very good treatment results, but there is still a possibility of recurrence after surgery, so regular follow-up with color Doppler ultrasound is necessary to dynamically observe changes in the condition.

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What is causing the right-sided distension and pain in a liver hemangioma?

Patients with hepatic hemangioma primarily experience discomfort and pain in the upper right abdomen. Hepatic hemangioma is a benign tumor, but there is a possibility of rupture and hemorrhage, leading to hemorrhagic shock. Therefore, patients with symptomatic hepatic hemangioma should be treated promptly to prevent complications. For patients with hepatic hemangioma who experience discomfort and pain in the upper right abdomen and liver area, early surgical intervention is advised. The primary approach for surgery is interventional surgery, which can achieve better therapeutic effects. Additionally, patients with asymptomatic hepatic hemangioma still require regular follow-up with ultrasound to monitor any changes in the size of the tumor.

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How long does it take to recover from minimally invasive surgery for liver hemangioma?

Patients with liver hemangiomas can undergo minimally invasive surgery via peripheral vascular intervention. They generally recover within three to five days after the surgery. Therefore, for patients with larger liver hemangiomas, which could potentially rupture and bleed, surgical treatment is advisable to achieve complete cure. However, for smaller liver hemangiomas without obvious symptoms, no special treatment is needed. Regular follow-up with color ultrasound to monitor any changes in size is sufficient. If surgery is carried out, the recovery time is generally three to five days, so there is no need for excessive concern.