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Is it safe to get a massage if you have a large liver hemangioma?
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To be safe: Avoid all massage on the abdomen. Only ask for superficial massage on your back and flank.
Answered 3/3/2013
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YES: But tell the masseur to be gentle around your liver region.
Answered 3/3/2013
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