Is hemangioma of left liver cancer?

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Hepatic hemangioma is a common benign tumor of the liver. If we can treat it in time, it can be cured. For the occurrence of hepatic hemangioma, we should be vigilant and go to the regular hospital for examination and treatment in time. Is left hepatic hemangioma a cancer? Let's talk about it

Is hemangioma of left liver cancer?

First of all, we should tell you not to panic when you find out hepatic hemangioma. It is not cancer. Hepatic hemangioma is a benign tumor of the liver. Cavernous hemangioma of the liver is the most common. Cavernous hemangioma is usually solitary, mostly in the right lobe of the liver; About 10% of them are multiple, which can be distributed in one lobe or both sides of the liver. Hemangioma in the liver showed dark red, blue purple cystic swelling.

When the hemangioma was less than 5 cm, the patient could not feel obvious symptoms; When the tumor is larger than 5cm or even oppresses the surrounding organs, symptoms such as liver discomfort and upper abdominal fullness may appear. If the tumor is gradually enlarged, it may also cause massive hemorrhage and endanger life.

The essential difference between hepatic hemangioma and liver cancer is that one is malignant and the other is benign. Benign tumor is the same as nevus and nodule on the body, which is very common and basically not dangerous. Therefore, as long as there are no symptoms, it can not be treated and rechecked regularly. However, if there are some special circumstances, surgical resection is still needed.

matters needing attention

Liver hemangioma still has the possibility of canceration, although the possibility is not big, but we should actively seek treatment as soon as possible, can not delay. If liver hemangioma is found, it is necessary to relax and adjust lifestyle and eating habits to minimize the risk.