Question 1

what does this mean?  't2 vertebral body lesion. differential possibilities include an atypical hemangioma vs less likely primary neoplasm of the vertebra. recommend a ct of the thoracic spine to evaluate for the internal architecture of the lession?

Accepted Answer

: All imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,  a CT examination of the spine is warranted, as advised you your doctor.   
Wish you good health!

Question 2

hemangioma in l3 vertebrae is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hemangioma: Hemangioma is a benign tumor of the blood vessel. It is not a cancer. However if it grows rapidly your doctor should make sure that it is not cancer like hemangiosarcoma etc.

Question 3

i just got results from my mri, it said i have a small hemangioma at my c7 vertebrae. i was in a car accident. could this have caused it to flare up?

Accepted Answer

No: MRI showed the incidental finding of the small hemangioma.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of hemangioma of the liver?

Accepted Answer

None: Almost always asymptomatic and nothing to worry about.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hemangioma?

Accepted Answer

On skin-visible: Hemangiomas (benign tumors of blood vessels) can occur on the skin (w/ or w/o involvement of the neurologic system)-visible, but not a symptom.  Hemangiomas of the liver are common-usually no symptoms. If bleed or rupture can cause pain, fever, even shock. Hemangiomas of the brain are common; no symptoms unless they bleed. Then headache and neuro signs, sympts: depend on location and amt of bleed.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of capillary hemangioma?

Accepted Answer

None to possible ble: Usualy there no symptoms but it can bleed if traumatized or become inflammed or black in color. Some peole have multiple lesions which are easily removed.

Question 7

is cherry hemangioma a symptom of cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Cherry hemangioma: Benign vascular growth on skin as opposed to spider angiomata associated with liver disease.

Question 8

i have a giant liver hemangioma (9cm) that has been growing since 2005. its now causing symptoms (feeling of fullness, slight nausea). is surgery the only treatment option? what is your opinion on embolization or ablation for large liver hemangioma?

Accepted Answer

: Although ablation with embolization may be possible, with the size of the hemangioma noted, it may not succeed.  A consult with an experienced general surgeon should provide guidance, if the symptoms related in your question are truly secondary to the hemangioma.

Question 9

is surgery the best solution for a very large liver hemangioma that gives symptoms such as pain?

Accepted Answer

YES  : Large hepatic hemangiomas of the liver are best managed  surgically. Only when symptomatic . Make sure your surgeon is an experienced hepatic surgeon. Good luck.

Question 10

66, femal, a 8mm cerebral cavernous hemangioma was found by mri.  no symptoms. when the next mri is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Glad for you: This little thing has probably been there your whole life and will probably never be a problem. How about getting more imaging if and only if you become symptomatic? Headaches, seizures. I bet it never happens.

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What does this mean? 't2 vertebral body lesion. differential possibilities include an atypical hemangioma vs less likely primary neoplasm of the vertebra. recommend a ct of the thoracic spine to evaluate for the internal architecture of the lession?

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Hemangioma in l3 vertebrae is it cancer?

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I just got results from my mri, it said i have a small hemangioma at my c7 vertebrae. i was in a car accident. could this have caused it to flare up?

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What are the symptoms of hemangioma of the liver?

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What are the symptoms of hemangioma?

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What are the symptoms of capillary hemangioma?

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Is cherry hemangioma a symptom of cirrhosis?

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I have a giant liver hemangioma (9cm) that has been growing since 2005. its now causing symptoms (feeling of fullness, slight nausea). is surgery the only treatment option? what is your opinion on embolization or ablation for large liver hemangioma?

A member asked:

Is surgery the best solution for a very large liver hemangioma that gives symptoms such as pain?

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66, femal, a 8mm cerebral cavernous hemangioma was found by mri. no symptoms. when the next mri is recommended?

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