Hepatic hemangiomas may have symptoms of abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia, and hazards include rupture and bleeding, and production of obstructive jaundice.
The majority of hepatic hemangiomas have no conscious symptoms, and some patients may experience abdominal distension, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, or symptoms associated with serious complications.
Hepatic hemangioma is a kind of benign tumor of liver, without malignant tendency, usually less harmful, the most serious danger is traumatic or spontaneous rupture and bleeding, in addition, larger hemangiomas can compress bile ducts, portal vein, etc., which can produce obstructive jaundice, portal hypertension and other complications.
In principle, the management of hepatic hemangioma is mainly based on follow-up observation, and when the hemangioma is large and has symptoms or serious complications, it can be treated accordingly. Patients with hepatic hemangioma should consult the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery for treatment plan according to physician’s guidance.