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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]
Overview
Most cavernous hepatic hemangiomas are treated only if there is persistent pain.
Surgery
Most cavernous hepatic hemangiomas are treated only if there is persistent pain. Elective surgical resection is recommended for all patients who develop:
- Progressive abdominal pain and a size of more than 5cm.[1]
- Treatment for infantile hemangioendothelioma depends on the child's growth and development. The following surgical treatments may be needed:
- Inserting a material in a blood vessel of the liver to block it (embolization).
- Tying off (ligation) a liver artery.
- Surgery to remove the tumor.
References
- ↑ Erdogan D, Busch OR, van Delden OM, Bennink RJ, ten Kate FJ, Gouma DJ; et al. (2007). "Management of liver hemangiomas according to size and symptoms". J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 22 (11): 1953–8. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04794.x. PMID 17914976.