Hemangioma formed on the liver is, of course, not the most common disease. Although it may also be because many simply do not know that they have it. For the time being. Hepatic hemangioma is most often detected almost by accident - for example, during an ultrasound of the abdominal organs, including the liver. That is, it practically does not bother the patients. But underestimating this disease is a big mistake.
What it is?
Hemangioma in the liver, by the way, is classified as a borderline tumor (cancerous, but without metastases). Moreover, in most cases, it does not provoke any noticeable symptoms, but in the meantime it grows.
Noticeable signs accompany only large hemangiomas (about 10 cm in diameter). If the size of the neoplasm is smaller and there is no evidence for the increase in the tumor over time, there is no reason for surgical removal. The operation is possible, but it is quite difficult to perform. Therefore, most often hemangioma is simply observed during systematic examinations of the patient.
The onset of hemangioma
The exact cause of the appearance of such a tumor (or even several) in the liver is unknown, although the occurrence of hemangioma is most often explained by an unhealthy lifestyle and poor diet. However, such a neoplasm can also occur as a result of exposure to harmful substances, including due to an unhealthy environment. In addition, it has been suggested that hemangioma develops as a result of genetic changes, leading to excessive proliferation of endothelial vascular cells and the production of defective proteins that dilate vessels.
Studies have shown that women are more at risk of developing these formations.
Hemangioma symptoms
Large hemangiomas can cause chronic hepatic pain localized under the right costal arch. Small neoplasms, as a rule, are asymptomatic.
Treatment of hemangiomas on the liver: is it worth it?
The decision on such treatment is made only by a doctor. And a lot will depend on the size of the tumor, the number of tumors and their exact location. In most cases, no treatment is required. Only a periodic examination once or twice a year.
The operation is indicated when the tumor:
- more than 10 cm in diameter;
- growing rapidly;
- causes pressure, pain.
Very large hemangiomas, bursting, can cause bleeding into the abdominal cavity. Then urgent surgical intervention is required.
The optimal methods for treating hemangiomas that cannot be removed (small) are:
- changing the diet (switching to a "liver" diet - table number 5);
- reducing stress exposure;
- elimination of alcohol consumption;
- reduction in the menu of strong coffee, salt, spices.
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