Condition
Hepatic hemangioma
David Cohen, M.D.Published 18 March 20051 min read
Key points
- A hemangioma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor consisting of dilated blood vessels.
- When a hemangioma occurs in the liver it is called a hepatic hemangioma.
- Hemangiomas may cause problems because of location (they can interfere with the function of the organ) or hemorrhage (bleeding).
Alternative names
Liver hemangioma; Hemangioma of the liver
Definition
A hemangioma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor consisting of dilated blood vessels. When a hemangioma occurs in the liver it is called a hepatic hemangioma. Hemangiomas may cause problems because of location (they can interfere with the function of the organ) or hemorrhage (bleeding).
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David Cohen, M.D.
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