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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
- The prevalence of hepatic hemangioma is up to 7% in normal adult population.[1]Hepatic hemangioma commonly affects individuals between 30 to 50 years of age.[2] Females are more commonly affected with hepatic hemangioma than males. The female to male ratio is 3:1.[3]
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
The prevalence of hepatic hemangioma is up to 7% in normal adult population.[1]
Incidence
The incidence ranges from 0.4-20% of the population.
Age
Hepatic hemangioma can occur at any time, but commonly affects individuals between 30 to 50 years of age.
Gender
Females are more commonly affected with hepatic hemangioma than males. The female to male ratio is 3:1.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Heiken, Jay P. (2007). "Distinguishing benign from malignant liver tumours". Cancer Imaging. 7 (Special Issue A): S1–S14. doi:10.1102/1470-7330.2007.9084. ISSN 1470-7330.
- ↑ "Adult hepatic hemangioma: an updated review with focus on the natural course and treatment options". Abdomen. 2015. doi:10.14800/abdomen.908. ISSN 2378-1351.
- ↑ "Adult hepatic hemangioma: an updated review with focus on the natural course and treatment options". Abdomen. 2015. doi:10.14800/abdomen.908. ISSN 2378-1351.
- ↑ "Adult hepatic hemangioma: an updated review with focus on the natural course and treatment options". Abdomen. 2015. doi:10.14800/abdomen.908. ISSN 2378-1351.