Why is it not recommended to perform surgery on hepatic hemangiomas?

Written by Liu Wu Cai
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Updated on September 13, 2024
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Patients with hepatic hemangioma generally do not exhibit obvious symptoms, and most cases are discovered during color Doppler ultrasound examinations. Hence, surgical treatment is not required at this time. It is possible to regularly re-examine the color Doppler ultrasound dynamics and monitor any changes in volume. However, for large hepatic hemangiomas, complications such as rupture, bleeding, and even life-threatening hemorrhagic shock may occur, leading to death. Therefore, early surgical treatment is advised for such cases. The primary method is minimally invasive surgery achieved through interventional procedures. Post-surgery, regular follow-up with color Doppler ultrasound is also necessary to dynamically observe any changes in the condition.

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What should women with hepatic hemangiomas be cautious about?

Patients with hepatic hemangiomas in women need to pay attention to the following aspects clinically. First, be cautious with physical activity and reduce the intake of too many medications to prevent damage to liver function in patients with hepatic hemangiomas. Second, for smaller hepatic hemangiomas in women, regular imaging examinations such as ultrasound and MRI can be conducted to monitor changes in the hemangiomas. Third, for larger hepatic hemangiomas, it is necessary to regularly monitor liver function changes and provide timely treatment. Fourth, the usual diet should be low in fat and high in fiber to prevent the worsening of hepatic hemangioma disease due to hyperlipidemia.

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Can a six-centimeter liver hemangioma be treated with minimally invasive surgery?

For patients with liver hemangiomas, if the size reaches six centimeters, it is relatively large at this point and there may be a risk of rupture and bleeding. Thus, it is advisable to opt for early surgical intervention. The primary method for this would be minimally invasive surgery, which is achieved through vascular interventional surgery. Post-surgery, it is still necessary to have regular follow-up examinations with color Doppler ultrasound to monitor changes in the condition. Generally, for patients with liver hemangiomas of a relatively small size, they usually do not experience significant discomfort and do not require special treatment. Regular follow-up with color Doppler ultrasound to observe any changes in size is sufficient. Of course, it is advisable to avoid spicy and irritating foods in the diet to reduce inflammatory stimulation and lessen the burden on the liver, thereby helping to control the condition.

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Will a liver hemangioma show blood flow signals on an ultrasound?

Patients with hepatic hemangiomas exhibit blood flow during ultrasound examinations. Hepatic hemangiomas are common benign tumors of the liver that usually don't show noticeable symptoms when they are small and don't require special treatment; routine follow-up with color Doppler ultrasound is sufficient. However, if a hepatic hemangioma is large, it could potentially rupture and bleed, making the condition severe. This could even lead to hemorrhagic shock and death. Therefore, patients with large hepatic hemangiomas should undergo surgery as soon as possible. Surgical intervention is necessary to cure the condition, with the primary method being interventional surgery, which can achieve the treatment objectives.

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What is causing the right-sided distension and pain in a liver hemangioma?

Patients with hepatic hemangioma primarily experience discomfort and pain in the upper right abdomen. Hepatic hemangioma is a benign tumor, but there is a possibility of rupture and hemorrhage, leading to hemorrhagic shock. Therefore, patients with symptomatic hepatic hemangioma should be treated promptly to prevent complications. For patients with hepatic hemangioma who experience discomfort and pain in the upper right abdomen and liver area, early surgical intervention is advised. The primary approach for surgery is interventional surgery, which can achieve better therapeutic effects. Additionally, patients with asymptomatic hepatic hemangioma still require regular follow-up with ultrasound to monitor any changes in the size of the tumor.

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Symptoms of deteriorating hepatic hemangioma

When deterioration occurs in liver blood vessels, it primarily manifests as rupture and bleeding of hepatic hemangiomas, which can lead to hemorrhagic shock, and even cause death. Of course, in the early stages of the disease, patients may only experience discomfort and pain in the upper right abdomen. As the bleeding increases, the pain becomes significant, and clinical symptoms such as decreased blood pressure and increased heart rate may occur. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention to patients with large hepatic hemangiomas and perform surgery as early as possible for a definitive cure. Moreover, postoperative attention is still needed. Patients should avoid injuries, follow a light diet primarily, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and reduce the burden on the liver to better facilitate recovery from the condition.