How to know hemangiomas in the liver?

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Hello doctor,
I went for an ultrasound and they suspected a hemangioma in the liver. So the doctor asked me how to know hemangiomas in the liver? Thank you doctor.
Thai Bich Quy (1983)
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Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Quoc Lan - Doctor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How to know hemangiomas in the liver? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Liver hemangioma (hemangioma) is a benign tumor in the liver. A hepatic hemangioma is made up of a tangle of blood vessels or liver hemangiomas. Most cases of liver hemangiomas are discovered incidentally during examination for another disease or detected through laboratory tests. People with liver hemangiomas rarely experience signs and symptoms and usually do not need treatment. There is no evidence that an untreated hemangioma can lead to liver cancer.
Detection method is usually by abdominal ultrasound, abdominal CT, abdominal MRI. If your hemangioma is not clear on ultrasound, you can conduct more advanced imaging methods such as CT, abdominal MRI to differentiate.
Vinmec International General Hospital system across the country is invested with advanced technical facilities and a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors, which is a prestigious address for many patients to choose to visit. examination. The CT scan technique here will be performed according to the standard procedure, giving the most accurate results, especially there will be necessary considerations to ensure absolute safety for the patient.
If you still have questions about how to know hemangiomas in the liver, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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