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| Definition: | A hemangioma is a benigntumor consisting of dilated blood vessels. When a hemangioma occurs in the liver it is called a hepatic hemangioma. Hemangiomas may cause problems because of location (it can interfere with the function of the organ) or hemorrhage (bleeding).
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| Alternative Names: | Liver hemangioma; Hemangioma of the liver
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Review Date: 10/3/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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