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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.[2]
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.[2]
Gender
Females are more commonly affected with hepatic hemangioma than males. The female to male ratio is 3:1.[2]
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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "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.