Is hepatic hemangioma asymptomatic?

summary

Nowadays, hepatic hemangioma is a common benign tumor of the liver. Cavernous hemangioma is the most common tumor in clinic. Autopsy detection rate of natural population is 0.35-7.3%, accounting for 5-20% of benign liver tumors. In recent years, with the improvement of people's awareness of physical examination and the progress of various imaging diagnostic techniques, the detection rate of asymptomatic small hemangioma has increased significantly. Most of the cases had no or mild clinical symptoms, long course of disease, slow growth and good prognosis. Is hepatic hemangioma asymptomatic?

Is hepatic hemangioma asymptomatic?

1、 Abdominal mass: the mass is cystic, no tenderness, smooth or not smooth on the surface, and sometimes conductive vascular murmur can be heard during auscultation at the mass. Rupture and hemorrhage of hepatic hemangioma, which can cause severe epigastric pain, hemorrhage and shock symptoms, is one of the most serious complications. It is rare for large hepatic hemangioma growing below the costal arch to rupture and hemorrhage due to external force.

2、 Gastrointestinal symptoms: right upper abdominal pain and discomfort, as well as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, belching, postprandial distension, dyspepsia, etc.

3、 Compression symptoms: huge hemangioma can push and compress the surrounding tissues and organs. The lower end of the esophagus is compressed, and dysphagia may occur; When the extrahepatic bile duct is compressed, obstructive jaundice and gallbladder effusion may appear; Splenomegaly and ascites may occur when portal vein system is compressed; When the lungs are compressed, dyspnea and atelectasis may occur; Compression of the stomach and duodenum, gastrointestinal symptoms can occur.

matters needing attention

1. When the hemangioma of the liver is small, the doctor will give priority to observation, because when the hemangioma is small, there is no greater risk without treatment. Suffering from hemangioma also need not be too panic, as long as timely medical treatment and good care. 2. The detailed information of the symptoms of hepatic hemangioma is introduced here. If you find hepatic hemangioma, don't be nervous and afraid. Keep calm and stable. I hope you will stay away from the disease.