Hepatic Hemangioma
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The hepatic hemangioma is a benign tumor of the liver formed by a tangle of blood vessels. It is one of the most common noncancerous findings in this organ and, in most cases, produces no discomfort.
How it is discovered: it is usually detected incidentally on imaging studies performed for other reasons; it rarely causes symptoms, though large ones can cause a feeling of heaviness in the upper right part of the abdomen.
Origin: it is related to an alteration in the formation of the liver's blood vessels.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist assesses the health of the liver, while the angiologist and the vascular surgeon may step in depending on the characteristics of the lesion. If you are told about this finding, it is reasonable to discuss it with a professional to determine the proper follow-up.
Data on 44 doctors who treat hepatic hemangioma
Which specialist treats hepatic hemangioma?
A hepatic hemangioma should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in liver and digestive diseases, who will determine whether it needs monitoring or treatment. Find gastroenterologists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatic hemangioma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatic hemangioma?
The hepatic hemangioma is a benign tumor of the liver formed by a tangle of blood vessels. It is one of the most common noncancerous findings in this organ and, in most cases, produces no discomfort.
Which doctor treats hepatic hemangioma?
A hepatic hemangioma should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a specialist in liver and digestive diseases, who will determine whether it needs monitoring or treatment. Find gastroenterologists.