Hi, my boyfriend went for master check up to do CT Scan and found out that he have liver hemangioma which is 14 X 8 cms on the segment 6-8 of his liver..he is 23 years old now..he didnt feel any symptoms but he only feel like full inside his stomach.. is it dangerous?is it can become bigger? what should we do for this hemangioma liver??
Hi, How are you? A hematoma of the liver is a fairly common finding on scans of the abdomen. Not all hematomas need treatment. Only large hematomas and symptomatic hematomas need any treatment. Some hematomas can cause a dull achy pain in the upper belly, especially the bigger ones. Sometimes the hematoma may clot and cause severe pain, or some may cause bleeding. Very rarely, they can also decrease in platelet counts. In your friends case, the size of the hematoma (16cms) is definitely a cause for concern. But if the hematoma is located deep in the liver, the chances of rupture are very rare, and it is OK to wait and watch and plan for a repeat scan in the near future. If it is actively enlarging in size, then I would consider getting the hematoma surgically removed. Either way, I think it is worthwhile to consult a liver surgeon to get the hematoma evaluated. Hope this helped, and please do not hesitate to contact me for further details - rxsuresh@gmail.com