What is hepatic hemangioma? Hepatic hemangioma is a benign tumor of the liver caused by proliferation or secondary vasodilation of hepatic vascular endothelial cells, and can be clinically classified into sclerosing hemangioma, hemangioendothelioma, hepatic capillary hemangioma and cavernous hemangioma, of which cavernous hemangioma is the most common. The size of the tumor varies, with small tumors being diagnosed only under the microscope and large ones weighing more than 20 kg. Due to the lack of specific clinical manifestations, imaging examinations (such as CT, ultrasound and MRI) are the main methods to diagnose hepatic hemangioma. Symptoms of hepatic hemangioma 1.Smaller hepatic hemangioma has no obvious symptoms, while larger hepatic hemangioma patients may have symptoms of distension and pain in the liver area. 2.Smaller hemangiomas have no signs and symptoms, while for larger hemangiomas, a mass can be palpated in the right upper abdomen and the liver is large. 3.Hemangiomas are mostly solitary, and their diameters are usually less than 4 cm. Hepatic hemangioma is often found by chance during physical examination or ultrasound, its size, shape and number are not certain, and it is often congenital. about 40% of patients with hepatic hemangioma over 4 cm are accompanied by abdominal discomfort with hepatomegaly, dyspepsia and loss of appetite. Some complications of hepatic hemangioma While suffering from hepatic hemangioma disease, it may also cause some other complications. The common complications of hepatic hemangioma are mainly as follows: 1. Rupture and bleeding of hepatic hemangioma: it may cause acute abdomen or internal bleeding and shock symptoms. 2. Thrombocytopenia and hypofibrinogenemia: A few patients with hepatic hemangioma often suffer from this condition due to impaired coagulation mechanism. 3.Liver enlargement: Liver hemangioma will cause liver enlargement when it grows to a certain size. 4.Hepatic cyst: About 10% of patients with hepatic hemangioma will have hepatic cysts as a complication. In daily life, patients with hepatic hemangioma should pay attention to reasonable nutrition, eat less fatty, sweet, spicy and stimulating food, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid drinking alcohol. If patients with hepatic hemangioma are found to be lethargic, tired and weak, and have lumps in the abdominal cavity, the best measures are: early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment to avoid endangering the body and life.