Hepatic hemangioma (patient information)

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Hepatic hemangioma

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

A hepatic hemangioma is a noncancerous liver tumor made of widened (dilated) blood vessels

What are the symptoms of Hepatic hemangioma?

Some hemangiomas may cause bleeding or interfere with organ function, depending on their location. Most cavernous hemangiomas do not produce symptoms. In rare cases, a cavernous hemangioma may rupture.

What causes Hepatic hemangioma?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hepatic hemangioma?

Prevention of Hepatic hemangioma

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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