How harmful is hepatic hemangioma?

Hepatic hemangioma is usually a benign disease and in most cases has little effect on the human body. However, if the tumor grows rapidly or ruptures, it may bring more serious risks and requires prompt medical examination.

Hepatic hemangioma is a common type of benign tumor in the liver, usually formed by abnormal aggregation of blood vessels. Most hepatic hemangiomas grow slowly and are usually discovered accidentally during physical examinations. Most of them are asymptomatic or only cause mild discomfort. However, in some special cases, such as when the hemangioma is too large to compress surrounding organs or is accompanied by the risk of bleeding, it may cause health problems.

Depending on the size and location, symptoms such as dull pain in the right upper abdomen, feeling of fullness or nausea may occur. If the tumor ruptures, it may cause acute abdominal pain or internal bleeding, which is a critical situation. Some giant hepatic hemangiomas may compress liver function. Although such cases are relatively rare, long-term neglect may increase the burden of the disease. It is difficult to confirm simply through symptoms, and imaging examinations such as B-ultrasound or CT are more critical for diagnosis.

If the doctor determines that it is a small, asymptomatic hemangioma, no special treatment is usually required, only regular follow-up observation. However, if obvious discomfort occurs or the tumor grows to more than 5 cm, surgical resection or other treatments may be considered. It is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as eating regularly to avoid obesity, reducing alcohol intake, and avoiding liver disease triggers. If you have any suspected symptoms, please seek medical attention in time, clarify the situation through professional diagnosis, and take appropriate measures.