Hepatic hemangioma

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Digestive system organs

Hemangioma - angiogram

Hemangioma - CT scan

Liver hemangioma; Hemangioma of the liver; Cavernous hepatic hemangioma; Infantile hemangioendothelioma; Multinodular hepatic hemangiomatosis

Most cavernous hepatic hemangiomas are treated only if there is persistent pain.

Treatment for infantile hemangioendothelioma depends on the child's growth and development. The following treatments may be needed:

• Medications for heart failure
• Embolization of the liver
• Ligation of the liver artery
• Surgery to remove the tumor

Pregnancy and estrogen-based medications can cause cavernous hemangiomas to grow.

Review Date: 09/06/2005
Reviewed By: Joseph P. Hart, M.D., Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.