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Doctors have noted an hepatic hemangioma as side notes on 2 separate tests (abdominal ultrasound & cardiac mri). what is this & should i be concerned?
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Benign: These are a noncancerous, and common, localized tangle of blood vessels. Not to worry.
Answered 4/30/2013
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Mostly benign: Hepatic hemangiomas are a tangle of blood vessels in the liver. Benign mass and does not increase the incidence of liver cancer. Most of the time discover incidentally and most patient do not have any symptoms. Some patients have a tendency to produce tangle of vessels in other organs and can be symptomatic. Consult with your doctor.
Answered 4/29/2013
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