Naczyniak wątroby
Zapobieganie i profilaktyka

Naczyniak wątroby (hemangioma hepatis) jest łagodnym nowotworem naczyniowym o nie do końca poznanej etiologii, co uniemożliwia specyficzną profilaktykę. Zalecenia obejmują jednak utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciała, regularną aktywność fizyczną, zbilansowaną dietę ubogą w tłuszcze nasycone, unikanie nadmiernego spożycia alkoholu oraz zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu. Wysokie stężenie estrogenów może sprzyjać rozwojowi lub wzrostowi naczyniaków, dlatego u kobiet z rozpoznaniem naczyniaka zaleca się rozważenie odstawienia hormonalnej terapii zastępczej oraz doustnych środków antykoncepcyjnych po konsultacji lekarskiej. U niemowląt z licznymi naczyniakami skóry (≥5), hepatomegalią lub niewydolnością serca wskazane są badania przesiewowe USG jamy brzusznej do 6 miesiąca życia, co pozwala na wczesną diagnostykę i zmniejszenie ryzyka powikłań.

Profilaktyka naczyniaka wątroby (Naczyniak wątroby – Prewencja)

Naczyniak wątroby (hemangioma hepatis) jest łagodnym nowotworem naczyniowym wątroby, którego dokładna etiologia nie została w pełni poznana. Z tego powodu nie istnieją specyficzne metody zapobiegania powstawaniu tych zmian. 12 Mimo to, w literaturze medycznej można znaleźć rekomendacje dotyczące ogólnych zasad profilaktyki oraz postępowania zmniejszającego ryzyko powikłań związanych z naczyniakami wątroby.

Modyfikacja stylu życia

Chociaż nie ma jednoznacznych dowodów, że modyfikacja stylu życia może całkowicie zapobiec rozwojowi naczyniaków wątroby, wiele źródeł wskazuje na korzyści płynące z ogólnego dbania o zdrowie wątroby: 34

  • Utrzymanie prawidłowej masy ciałanadwaga i otyłość mogą zwiększać ryzyko rozwoju naczyniaków wątroby 5
  • Regularna aktywność fizyczna – może zmniejszać ryzyko rozwoju naczyniaków wątroby 67
  • Zbilansowana dieta – bogata w błonnik, owoce i warzywa, a uboga w tłuszcze nasycone może korzystnie wpływać na zdrowie wątroby 89
  • Unikanie nadmiernego spożycia alkoholu – alkohol jest najczęstszą przyczyną chorób wątroby w Ameryce Północnej, a jego ograniczenie może zmniejszyć ryzyko uszkodzenia wątroby 1011
  • Zaprzestanie palenia tytoniu – zalecane jako część ogólnych rekomendacji zdrowotnych 12

Kontrola czynników hormonalnych

Dane wskazują, że wysokie stężenie estrogenów może odgrywać rolę w rozwoju lub przyspieszonym wzroście naczyniaków wątroby. W związku z tym: 13

  • Zaprzestanie stosowania hormonalnej terapii zastępczej (HTZ) – kobiety przyjmujące HTZ, u których zdiagnozowano naczyniaki wątroby, mogą rozważyć odstawienie leków hormonalnych po konsultacji z lekarzem
  • Odstawienie doustnych środków antykoncepcyjnych – młodym kobietom stosującym doustne środki antykoncepcyjne zazwyczaj zaleca się przerwanie przyjmowania tych preparatów, jeśli jest to medycznie dopuszczalne, w celu zmniejszenia guza, a czasem całkowitego jego usunięcia 14

Profilaktyka naczyniaków wątroby u dzieci

W przypadku naczyniaków wątroby u niemowląt wczesna diagnostyka i interwencja są kluczowe dla zapobiegania potencjalnie poważnym powikłaniom. 15 Zaleca się:

  • Badania przesiewowe USG jamy brzusznej dla pacjentów poniżej 6 miesiąca życia z licznymi (≥5) naczyniakami skóry oraz tych z hepatomegalią lub niewydolnością serca 16
  • Wczesną diagnostykę – znacząco zmniejsza ona powikłania i śmiertelność związaną z niemowlęcymi naczyniakami wątroby 17

Profilaktyka powikłań u pacjentów z rozpoznanym naczyniakiem wątroby

U pacjentów z już zdiagnozowanym naczyniakiem wątroby kluczowe jest zapobieganie potencjalnym powikłaniom, takim jak krwawienie, zakrzepica czy zespół Kasabacha-Merritta (rozsiane wykrzepianie wewnątrznaczyniowe/małopłytkowość z zużycia). 18

Wskazania do leczenia profilaktycznego

Leczenie profilaktyczne bezobjawowych naczyniaków co do zasady nie jest zalecane, z wyjątkiem szczególnych przypadków: 19

  • Ciąża u pacjentek z dużymi zmianami
  • Duża aktywność fizyczna u pacjentów z naczyniakami egzofitycznymi (wystającymi poza powierzchnię wątroby)

Warto podkreślić, że samo zapobieganie pęknięciu naczyniaka nie powinno być traktowane jako jedyne wskazanie do chirurgicznego usunięcia bezobjawowej zmiany. 20 Większość naczyniaków wątroby pozostaje stabilna pod względem wielkości, a pacjenci z bezobjawowymi zmianami mogą być bezpiecznie obserwowani bez ryzyka rozwoju powikłań. 21

Wskazania do interwencji terapeutycznej

Leczenie należy zarezerwować dla pacjentów objawowych, po przeprowadzeniu dokładnego wywiadu i badania fizykalnego w celu wykluczenia innych przyczyn dolegliwości. 22 Wskazania do interwencji obejmują:

  • Obecność objawów wpływających na jakość życia 23
  • Duże naczyniaki (>20 cm) powodujące dyskomfort w jamie brzusznej 24

Strategie postępowania profilaktycznego

W przypadku gdy interwencja jest wskazana, zaleca się: 25

  1. Procedury małoinwazyjne jako pierwszą linię leczenia:
    • Embolizacja przeztętnicza – zalecana jako początkowa terapia dla objawowych „mega naczyniaków” wątroby (≥10 cm), może być stosowana jako terapia samodzielna lub jako procedura pomostowa przed definitywnym leczeniem chirurgicznym 26
    • Ablacja – jako alternatywa dla embolizacji 27
  2. Leczenie chirurgiczne (resekcja wątroby lub enukleacja) – pozostaje definitywnym leczeniem w przypadkach opornych na terapie małoinwazyjne 28

W przypadku mnogich olbrzymich naczyniaków wątroby, gdy jednoczasowe usunięcie wszystkich zmian mogłoby skutkować niewystarczającą ilością pozostawionego miąższu wątroby, zaleca się operacje etapowe. 29

Farmakologiczna profilaktyka progresji naczyniaków u niemowląt

W przypadku naczyniaków wątroby u niemowląt, farmakoterapia jest uznawana za podstawową metodę leczenia, a propranolol jest lekiem pierwszego wyboru: 30

  • Propranolol – wykazuje skuteczność i bezpieczeństwo w leczeniu mnogich i rozlanych naczyniaków wątroby u niemowląt, minimalizując ryzyko związane z innymi opcjami terapeutycznymi 31
  • Działanie propranololu polega na zatrzymaniu proliferacji naczyniaka i indukcji jego regresji, podobnie jak w przypadku naczyniaków skórnych u niemowląt 32

Indywidualizacja postępowania profilaktycznego

Decyzje dotyczące profilaktycznego leczenia naczyniaków wątroby powinny być podejmowane indywidualnie, uwzględniając bilans ryzyka i korzyści dla danego pacjenta. 33 Dodatkowo należy zwrócić uwagę na:

  • Kontrolowanie chorób współistniejących – takich jak nadciśnienie tętnicze, cukrzyca czy hipercholesterolemia, co może zmniejszyć ryzyko rozwoju naczyniaków wątroby 34
  • Regularne badania kontrolne – szczególnie u osób z historią chorób wątroby lub rodzinnym występowaniem naczyniaków wątroby 35
  • Wczesne zgłaszanie się do lekarza – w przypadku wystąpienia objawów sugerujących naczyniaka wątroby 36

Podsumowując, chociaż nie istnieją jednoznaczne metody zapobiegania powstawaniu naczyniaków wątroby, wdrożenie zdrowego stylu życia, unikanie czynników ryzyka oraz odpowiednie postępowanie diagnostyczne i terapeutyczne u pacjentów z już rozpoznanymi zmianami mogą pomóc w zminimalizowaniu ryzyka powikłań oraz poprawie jakości życia.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1
    https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/conditions-treatments/Hemangioma
    There is no effective method to prevent hemangioma.
  • #2 Liver Hemangioma: What You Need to Know About this Benign Tumor | Omar Rashid, Medicus Elite
    https://www.toplinemd.com/omar-rashid/liver-hemangioma-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-benign-tumor/
    Since the medical community doesn’t know the exact causes of these lesions, they can’t suggest any effective preventative measures. […] Still, data indicates that high estrogen levels may play a role in their development or faster growth. As such, women who are taking HRT might want to avoid their hormone replacement regimen if they worry about their liver lesions causing trouble.
  • #3 Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Qwark
    https://qwarkhealth.com/conditions/liver-hemangioma/?srsltid=AfmBOooUbaX32ki7njL2RkH8_m48y7GqvWJfKbdqgzX2uKlSoLfp7SpD
    Various preventive measures can be taken to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are essential to reduce the risk of developing liver hemangioma. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption can also reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. […] There are no specific lifestyle changes that can completely prevent the development of liver hemangioma. However, maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing hemangioma of the liver. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is also important to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. […] There are no known medical treatments to prevent or reduce the chance of liver hemangioma occurring. In rare cases where the hemangioma is causing symptoms or growing in size, surgical removal may be necessary.
  • #4 Liver Hemangioma – Symptoms, Causes, Pictures & Treatment
    https://www.hexahealth.com/condition/liver-haemangioma
    As the exact cause of liver haemangiomas is not known, there are no known specific prevention methods. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding certain risk factors may help reduce the likelihood of developing liver haemangiomas. Here are some general tips: […] Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Eat a balanced diet: Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in fibre and fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to liver damage, which may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Manage underlying health conditions: Managing underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas.
  • #5 Liver Hemangioma – Symptoms, Causes, Pictures & Treatment
    https://www.hexahealth.com/condition/liver-haemangioma
    As the exact cause of liver haemangiomas is not known, there are no known specific prevention methods. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding certain risk factors may help reduce the likelihood of developing liver haemangiomas. Here are some general tips: […] Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Eat a balanced diet: Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in fibre and fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to liver damage, which may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Manage underlying health conditions: Managing underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas.
  • #6 Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Qwark
    https://qwarkhealth.com/conditions/liver-hemangioma/?srsltid=AfmBOooUbaX32ki7njL2RkH8_m48y7GqvWJfKbdqgzX2uKlSoLfp7SpD
    Various preventive measures can be taken to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are essential to reduce the risk of developing liver hemangioma. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption can also reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. […] There are no specific lifestyle changes that can completely prevent the development of liver hemangioma. However, maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing hemangioma of the liver. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is also important to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. […] There are no known medical treatments to prevent or reduce the chance of liver hemangioma occurring. In rare cases where the hemangioma is causing symptoms or growing in size, surgical removal may be necessary.
  • #7 Hepatic Hemangioma: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/hepatic-hemangioma-signs-symptoms-treatments-4158313
    Although there’s no clear-cut way to prevent the growth of hepatic hemangiomas, your healthcare provider may recommend some lifestyle modifications like exercising, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting your intake of alcoholic beverages, and eating a nutritious diet as strategies to support your overall health. […] Young women on oral contraceptives are usually recommended to stop the medication if medically okay to do so in an attempt to shrink the tumor and sometimes resolve it entirely.
  • #8 Liver Hemangioma – Symptoms, Causes, Pictures & Treatment
    https://www.hexahealth.com/condition/liver-haemangioma
    As the exact cause of liver haemangiomas is not known, there are no known specific prevention methods. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding certain risk factors may help reduce the likelihood of developing liver haemangiomas. Here are some general tips: […] Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Eat a balanced diet: Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in fibre and fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to liver damage, which may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Manage underlying health conditions: Managing underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas.
  • #9 Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Qwark
    https://qwarkhealth.com/conditions/liver-hemangioma/?srsltid=AfmBOooUbaX32ki7njL2RkH8_m48y7GqvWJfKbdqgzX2uKlSoLfp7SpD
    There is no specific diet recommended to prevent liver hemangioma. However, a balanced and healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing hemangioma of the liver. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, may have protective effects against liver disease. […] Individuals can decrease their chances of developing liver hemangioma by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is also important to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. Individuals with a history of liver disease or a family history of liver hemangioma may benefit from regular medical check-ups to monitor their liver health. If symptoms of liver hemangioma are present, individuals should seek medical attention promptly.
  • #10 Liver Disease: Early Signs, Chronic Symptoms, Damage & Treatment
    https://www.medicinenet.com/can_a_liver_hemangioma_go_away_on_its_own/article.htm
    Is it possible to prevent liver disease? […] Follow these tips to help prevent liver disease: […] Alcohol abuse is the most common cause of liver disease in North America. Consuming alcohol in moderation may help minimize the risk of alcohol-related liver disease. […] The risk of contracting Hepatitis B and C can be decreased by minimizing the risk of exposure to another person’s bodily fluids. […] Vaccination is available for Hepatitis A and B. […] Screening for Hepatitis C is recommended in some populations. […] Fatty liver disease is a preventable illness with the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, including a well-balanced diet, weight control, avoiding excess alcohol consumption, and a routine exercise program. These lifestyle modifications do not guarantee success in disease prevention, as some people will develop fatty liver disease even with maximized lifestyle practices.
  • #11 Liver Hemangioma – Symptoms, Causes, Pictures & Treatment
    https://www.hexahealth.com/condition/liver-haemangioma
    As the exact cause of liver haemangiomas is not known, there are no known specific prevention methods. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding certain risk factors may help reduce the likelihood of developing liver haemangiomas. Here are some general tips: […] Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Eat a balanced diet: Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in fibre and fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to liver damage, which may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Manage underlying health conditions: Managing underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas.
  • #12 Hepatic Hemangioma: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/hepatic-hemangioma-signs-symptoms-treatments-4158313
    Although there’s no clear-cut way to prevent the growth of hepatic hemangiomas, your healthcare provider may recommend some lifestyle modifications like exercising, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting your intake of alcoholic beverages, and eating a nutritious diet as strategies to support your overall health. […] Young women on oral contraceptives are usually recommended to stop the medication if medically okay to do so in an attempt to shrink the tumor and sometimes resolve it entirely.
  • #13 Liver Hemangioma: What You Need to Know About this Benign Tumor | Omar Rashid, Medicus Elite
    https://www.toplinemd.com/omar-rashid/liver-hemangioma-what-you-need-to-know-about-this-benign-tumor/
    Since the medical community doesn’t know the exact causes of these lesions, they can’t suggest any effective preventative measures. […] Still, data indicates that high estrogen levels may play a role in their development or faster growth. As such, women who are taking HRT might want to avoid their hormone replacement regimen if they worry about their liver lesions causing trouble.
  • #14 Hepatic Hemangioma: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments
    https://www.verywellhealth.com/hepatic-hemangioma-signs-symptoms-treatments-4158313
    Although there’s no clear-cut way to prevent the growth of hepatic hemangiomas, your healthcare provider may recommend some lifestyle modifications like exercising, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting your intake of alcoholic beverages, and eating a nutritious diet as strategies to support your overall health. […] Young women on oral contraceptives are usually recommended to stop the medication if medically okay to do so in an attempt to shrink the tumor and sometimes resolve it entirely.
  • #15
    https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2019/01250/efficacy_of_infantile_hepatic_hemangioma_with.15.aspx
    Hepatic hemangioma is rarely discovered during the infantile period. […] Early diagnosis and intervention are mandatory for infantile hepatic hemangiomas to prevent possible ominous consequences. […] It is thus recommended for patients younger than 6 months old with multiple (5) cutaneous hemangiomas and those who have hepatomegaly or congestive heart failure to receive abdominal ultrasound examination. […] Early diagnosis with a screening abdominal ultrasound examination significantly reduced complication and mortality of IHs. […] To treat infantile hemangiomas, intervention may be required since the proliferative phase for complicated lesions may interfere with a vital structure or function. […] Pharmacological therapy has been known as a primary therapy for infantile hemangiomas and propranolol is the first-line agent. […] Though the propranolol therapy protocol for IHs is still under developing, the current report strengthens the recommendation to use propranolol as the first-line treatment agent for the disease entity.
  • #16
    https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2019/01250/efficacy_of_infantile_hepatic_hemangioma_with.15.aspx
    Hepatic hemangioma is rarely discovered during the infantile period. […] Early diagnosis and intervention are mandatory for infantile hepatic hemangiomas to prevent possible ominous consequences. […] It is thus recommended for patients younger than 6 months old with multiple (5) cutaneous hemangiomas and those who have hepatomegaly or congestive heart failure to receive abdominal ultrasound examination. […] Early diagnosis with a screening abdominal ultrasound examination significantly reduced complication and mortality of IHs. […] To treat infantile hemangiomas, intervention may be required since the proliferative phase for complicated lesions may interfere with a vital structure or function. […] Pharmacological therapy has been known as a primary therapy for infantile hemangiomas and propranolol is the first-line agent. […] Though the propranolol therapy protocol for IHs is still under developing, the current report strengthens the recommendation to use propranolol as the first-line treatment agent for the disease entity.
  • #17
    https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2019/01250/efficacy_of_infantile_hepatic_hemangioma_with.15.aspx
    Hepatic hemangioma is rarely discovered during the infantile period. […] Early diagnosis and intervention are mandatory for infantile hepatic hemangiomas to prevent possible ominous consequences. […] It is thus recommended for patients younger than 6 months old with multiple (5) cutaneous hemangiomas and those who have hepatomegaly or congestive heart failure to receive abdominal ultrasound examination. […] Early diagnosis with a screening abdominal ultrasound examination significantly reduced complication and mortality of IHs. […] To treat infantile hemangiomas, intervention may be required since the proliferative phase for complicated lesions may interfere with a vital structure or function. […] Pharmacological therapy has been known as a primary therapy for infantile hemangiomas and propranolol is the first-line agent. […] Though the propranolol therapy protocol for IHs is still under developing, the current report strengthens the recommendation to use propranolol as the first-line treatment agent for the disease entity.
  • #18 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Management of giant hemangiomas is controversial, and prophylactic treatment via surgical resection or other means has historically been the standard of care to avert potential grave complications, such as rupture/bleeding, thrombosis, or disseminated intravascular coagulation / consumptive thrombocytopenia (Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome).2 However, prevention of rupture should not be considered a lone indication for surgical extirpation of an asymptomatic lesion.3 Conversely, treatment should be offered to patients with symptomatic lesions affecting quality of life, and the literature describes various approaches that can safely and effectively be employed.46 […] Therefore, it is our recommendation that initial treatment with transarterial embolization for life-altering symptomatic mega hepatic hemangiomas ( 10 cm) be considered as either the sole therapy or as a staging (bridge) procedure prior to definitive surgery.1,5,78,12
  • #19 Liver Hemangioma Treatment Without Surgery – Prof. Dr. Özgür Kılıçkesmez
    https://ozgurkilickesmez.com/en/liver-hemangioma-treatment-without-surgery/
    Prophylactic treatment of asymptomatic hemangiomas is generally not recommended except in exceptional cases, such as during pregnancy with large lesions or in physically active patients with exophytic hemangiomas. […] Treatment decisions should balance risks and benefits on an individual basis.
  • #20 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Management of giant hemangiomas is controversial, and prophylactic treatment via surgical resection or other means has historically been the standard of care to avert potential grave complications, such as rupture/bleeding, thrombosis, or disseminated intravascular coagulation / consumptive thrombocytopenia (Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome).2 However, prevention of rupture should not be considered a lone indication for surgical extirpation of an asymptomatic lesion.3 Conversely, treatment should be offered to patients with symptomatic lesions affecting quality of life, and the literature describes various approaches that can safely and effectively be employed.46 […] Therefore, it is our recommendation that initial treatment with transarterial embolization for life-altering symptomatic mega hepatic hemangiomas ( 10 cm) be considered as either the sole therapy or as a staging (bridge) procedure prior to definitive surgery.1,5,78,12
  • #21 Surgical Management for Giant liver Hemangiomas Greater Than 20 cm in Size
    https://www.gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2011.5.2.228
    Liver resection is indicated for giant liver hemangiomas with abdominal discomfort, especially for lesions greater than 20 cm in size. Staged operations are performed for patients with multiple lesions. Preoperative selective transcatheter arterial embolization alleviates progressive abdominal pain. […] Most liver hemangiomas remain stable in size. It has been proposed that asymptomatic patients with hemangiomas less than 5 cm require no intervention therapy. Also, the patients with giant hemangiomas with no symptoms can be observed safely without the chance of developing complications. […] For those patients, selective transcatheter arterial embolization was performed for alleviating symptom during the period of waiting for surgical procedure. As a result in our center, abdominal pains were alleviated to some extent in 6 (6/9) patients and no rupture occurred. However, the mean size of the tumor did not show any significant change on follow-up imaging studies, and no alleviation for distention in all 3 patients.
  • #22 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Treatment should be reserved for symptomatic patients after completing a thorough history and physical evaluation to exclude other etiologies for their complaints.2,4 When treatment is indicated based on life-quality altering symptoms, it is prudent to begin with a minimally-invasive interventional radiology procedure (embolization or ablation) given its inherently low risk of morbidity such as bleeding compared to surgery.8,1415 If however embolization or ablative therapies are ineffective, hepatic surgical resection or enucleation remains the definitive treatment for these refractory cases.2,4,6
  • #23 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Management of giant hemangiomas is controversial, and prophylactic treatment via surgical resection or other means has historically been the standard of care to avert potential grave complications, such as rupture/bleeding, thrombosis, or disseminated intravascular coagulation / consumptive thrombocytopenia (Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome).2 However, prevention of rupture should not be considered a lone indication for surgical extirpation of an asymptomatic lesion.3 Conversely, treatment should be offered to patients with symptomatic lesions affecting quality of life, and the literature describes various approaches that can safely and effectively be employed.46 […] Therefore, it is our recommendation that initial treatment with transarterial embolization for life-altering symptomatic mega hepatic hemangiomas ( 10 cm) be considered as either the sole therapy or as a staging (bridge) procedure prior to definitive surgery.1,5,78,12
  • #24 Surgical Management for Giant liver Hemangiomas Greater Than 20 cm in Size
    https://www.gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2011.5.2.228
    Liver resection is indicated for giant liver hemangiomas with abdominal discomfort, especially for lesions greater than 20 cm in size. Staged operations are performed for patients with multiple lesions. Preoperative selective transcatheter arterial embolization alleviates progressive abdominal pain. […] Most liver hemangiomas remain stable in size. It has been proposed that asymptomatic patients with hemangiomas less than 5 cm require no intervention therapy. Also, the patients with giant hemangiomas with no symptoms can be observed safely without the chance of developing complications. […] For those patients, selective transcatheter arterial embolization was performed for alleviating symptom during the period of waiting for surgical procedure. As a result in our center, abdominal pains were alleviated to some extent in 6 (6/9) patients and no rupture occurred. However, the mean size of the tumor did not show any significant change on follow-up imaging studies, and no alleviation for distention in all 3 patients.
  • #25 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Treatment should be reserved for symptomatic patients after completing a thorough history and physical evaluation to exclude other etiologies for their complaints.2,4 When treatment is indicated based on life-quality altering symptoms, it is prudent to begin with a minimally-invasive interventional radiology procedure (embolization or ablation) given its inherently low risk of morbidity such as bleeding compared to surgery.8,1415 If however embolization or ablative therapies are ineffective, hepatic surgical resection or enucleation remains the definitive treatment for these refractory cases.2,4,6
  • #26 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Management of giant hemangiomas is controversial, and prophylactic treatment via surgical resection or other means has historically been the standard of care to avert potential grave complications, such as rupture/bleeding, thrombosis, or disseminated intravascular coagulation / consumptive thrombocytopenia (Kasabach-Merritt Syndrome).2 However, prevention of rupture should not be considered a lone indication for surgical extirpation of an asymptomatic lesion.3 Conversely, treatment should be offered to patients with symptomatic lesions affecting quality of life, and the literature describes various approaches that can safely and effectively be employed.46 […] Therefore, it is our recommendation that initial treatment with transarterial embolization for life-altering symptomatic mega hepatic hemangiomas ( 10 cm) be considered as either the sole therapy or as a staging (bridge) procedure prior to definitive surgery.1,5,78,12
  • #27 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Treatment should be reserved for symptomatic patients after completing a thorough history and physical evaluation to exclude other etiologies for their complaints.2,4 When treatment is indicated based on life-quality altering symptoms, it is prudent to begin with a minimally-invasive interventional radiology procedure (embolization or ablation) given its inherently low risk of morbidity such as bleeding compared to surgery.8,1415 If however embolization or ablative therapies are ineffective, hepatic surgical resection or enucleation remains the definitive treatment for these refractory cases.2,4,6
  • #28 Management of Symptomatic Hepatic “Mega” Hemangioma
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6452022/
    Treatment should be reserved for symptomatic patients after completing a thorough history and physical evaluation to exclude other etiologies for their complaints.2,4 When treatment is indicated based on life-quality altering symptoms, it is prudent to begin with a minimally-invasive interventional radiology procedure (embolization or ablation) given its inherently low risk of morbidity such as bleeding compared to surgery.8,1415 If however embolization or ablative therapies are ineffective, hepatic surgical resection or enucleation remains the definitive treatment for these refractory cases.2,4,6
  • #29 Surgical Management for Giant liver Hemangiomas Greater Than 20 cm in Size
    https://www.gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl.2011.5.2.228
    For multiple giant liver hemangiomas, it is difficult to deal with all the lesions at one time for the reason of preservation of enough liver parenchyma, which is critical for the success of the operation. In our center, we tried to resect all the lesions at one time. However, considering the small liver remnant, long operating time, large intraoperative bleeding and poor coagulation for massive blood transfusion, we strongly recommended staged resection for multiple giant liver hemangiomas. […] In conclusion, liver resection is indicated for giant liver hemangiomas with abdominal discomfort, especially for lesions greater than 20 cm, and staged operation is adopted for the patients with multiple lesions. Preoperative selective transcatheter arterial embolization is good to alleviate progressive abdominal pain, but no use to change the size of lesions.
  • #30
    https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2019/01250/efficacy_of_infantile_hepatic_hemangioma_with.15.aspx
    Hepatic hemangioma is rarely discovered during the infantile period. […] Early diagnosis and intervention are mandatory for infantile hepatic hemangiomas to prevent possible ominous consequences. […] It is thus recommended for patients younger than 6 months old with multiple (5) cutaneous hemangiomas and those who have hepatomegaly or congestive heart failure to receive abdominal ultrasound examination. […] Early diagnosis with a screening abdominal ultrasound examination significantly reduced complication and mortality of IHs. […] To treat infantile hemangiomas, intervention may be required since the proliferative phase for complicated lesions may interfere with a vital structure or function. […] Pharmacological therapy has been known as a primary therapy for infantile hemangiomas and propranolol is the first-line agent. […] Though the propranolol therapy protocol for IHs is still under developing, the current report strengthens the recommendation to use propranolol as the first-line treatment agent for the disease entity.
  • #31 Hepatic hemangiomas: Spectacular response to treatment with propranolol | Anales de Pediatría
    https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-hepatic-hemangiomas-spectacular-response-treatment-articulo-S234128791500215X
    In conclusion, propranolol could be used as the first-line treatment of multifocal and diffuse HHs given its efficacy and safety, minimising the risks associated with other treatment options. […] We assume that, as occurs in cases of cutaneous IHs, it acts by stopping the proliferation of the mass and inducing its remission.
  • #32 Hepatic hemangiomas: Spectacular response to treatment with propranolol | Anales de Pediatría
    https://www.analesdepediatria.org/en-hepatic-hemangiomas-spectacular-response-treatment-articulo-S234128791500215X
    In conclusion, propranolol could be used as the first-line treatment of multifocal and diffuse HHs given its efficacy and safety, minimising the risks associated with other treatment options. […] We assume that, as occurs in cases of cutaneous IHs, it acts by stopping the proliferation of the mass and inducing its remission.
  • #33 Liver Hemangioma Treatment Without Surgery – Prof. Dr. Özgür Kılıçkesmez
    https://ozgurkilickesmez.com/en/liver-hemangioma-treatment-without-surgery/
    Prophylactic treatment of asymptomatic hemangiomas is generally not recommended except in exceptional cases, such as during pregnancy with large lesions or in physically active patients with exophytic hemangiomas. […] Treatment decisions should balance risks and benefits on an individual basis.
  • #34 Liver Hemangioma – Symptoms, Causes, Pictures & Treatment
    https://www.hexahealth.com/condition/liver-haemangioma
    As the exact cause of liver haemangiomas is not known, there are no known specific prevention methods. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding certain risk factors may help reduce the likelihood of developing liver haemangiomas. Here are some general tips: […] Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Eat a balanced diet: Eating a diet that is low in fat and high in fibre and fruits and vegetables may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Exercise regularly: Regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Avoid excessive alcohol consumption: Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to liver damage, which may increase the risk of developing liver haemangiomas. […] Manage underlying health conditions: Managing underlying health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, may help reduce the risk of developing liver haemangiomas.
  • #35 Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Qwark
    https://qwarkhealth.com/conditions/liver-hemangioma/?srsltid=AfmBOooUbaX32ki7njL2RkH8_m48y7GqvWJfKbdqgzX2uKlSoLfp7SpD
    There is no specific diet recommended to prevent liver hemangioma. However, a balanced and healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing hemangioma of the liver. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, may have protective effects against liver disease. […] Individuals can decrease their chances of developing liver hemangioma by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is also important to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. Individuals with a history of liver disease or a family history of liver hemangioma may benefit from regular medical check-ups to monitor their liver health. If symptoms of liver hemangioma are present, individuals should seek medical attention promptly.
  • #36 Liver Hemangioma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Qwark
    https://qwarkhealth.com/conditions/liver-hemangioma/?srsltid=AfmBOooUbaX32ki7njL2RkH8_m48y7GqvWJfKbdqgzX2uKlSoLfp7SpD
    There is no specific diet recommended to prevent liver hemangioma. However, a balanced and healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing hemangioma of the liver. Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, may have protective effects against liver disease. […] Individuals can decrease their chances of developing liver hemangioma by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is also important to reduce the risk of liver hemangioma. Individuals with a history of liver disease or a family history of liver hemangioma may benefit from regular medical check-ups to monitor their liver health. If symptoms of liver hemangioma are present, individuals should seek medical attention promptly.