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Suggest Treatment For Liver Hemangioma

Posted on Tue, 31 May 2016

Question: I discoverd since 2 years a Liver Hemangioma (1cm) via US then I confirmed it with tri phasec CT scan . Then i monitored it for 2 years no changes. Shoul i stop

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (7 minutes later)

if on monitoring itis not growing and there is no problem then no treatment is required. continue monitoring and have regular liver function test.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (7 minutes later)

Why should i monitor it if it was stable for 2 years .
Also i don't complain from it .

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hemangioma in liver for followup.

Detailed Answer:

Nothing wrong. but to be double sure it is advised for your welfare only.

In future if there is related problem you have to give it in past history.

If you share further details about your condition, I will be able to help you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (18 minutes later)

I don't understand
What i know about hemangiomas that it can not turn to cancer & it is just blood vessel .
Why should i follow it up ?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup for liver hemangioma.

Detailed Answer:
Possibility of turning to cancer is remote, but there can be bleeding disorder. Main problem is bleeding after it breakdown also leads to infection.
In future complication, it is difficult to tackle in view of it is in liver.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak