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Posted by ATH-Sean on 24-Jun-2011 19:07 Report
Hemangioma - Later in life?
Hey Guys,

I wanted to find out more about "Hemangioma", I am 23 so not quite a baby anymore but I did see this more to do with infants and not adults.

I had an ultrasound the other day and got the results today, but not sure about this one. I have a doctors assessment on July 4 but wanted to get some of your opinions, whether you have had one or whether it should be further prompted?
 
Replied by chloecat on 24-Jun-2011 20:16 (Ref 2300943) Report
 You have probably had it since birth - so another couple of weeks wait won't hurt.
Replied by missdaisy on 24-Jun-2011 20:21 (Ref 2300945) Report
what is it? I've never heard of it.

I once had a condition that the doctor was surprised I had.  In adulthood, I was told it was usually found in infants and they grew out of it, otherwise is was men who would normally still have it. He'd never heard of it in a woman before.  It took surgery to correct.  go figure. 

So I guess you hemang etc etc is probably ok.  I don't know what it is.
Replied by ATH-Sean on 24-Jun-2011 20:25 (Ref 2300946) Report
As far as I know it is some kind of "Cyst" or "Tumor" in a way that is benign but is not cancerous, the only reason I had an ultrasound was constant aches in the abdomain when standing for long periods of time, I would still have it when sitting down etc, so the doctor sent me for one and that is the outcome of the actual results.

So not sure evidently what it is overall but it is normally seein in infants, or within the firs 6 weeks of birth, mind is not on the outside of my body but on the liver so is a little different but the report says a CT would be the way to identify if that was what it would be.

But I am not sure surgery is what I need, but sure does sound a little scary.

I will wait the outcome from the doctor in July, but I suppose it is nothing to worry about unless the doctor calls me :P
Replied by missdaisy on 24-Jun-2011 20:27 (Ref 2300947) Report
Well a cyst is nothing.  If necessary they can be drained.  and you did say it was benign so doesn't sound like anything to worry about.  Would be interesting to hear the outcome.
Replied by missdaisy on 24-Jun-2011 20:28 (Ref 2300948) Report
Have you googled it?
Replied by ATH-Sean on 24-Jun-2011 20:37 (Ref 2300950) Report
Actually, they are known to be benign, but I am not sure about it as the results for me only showed up on the piece of paper with the imaging today and it does in a way say that a CT will determine what it is for sure.

It seems to affect my abdomain, when I eat pain goes away but comes back, sort of opposite to an ulcer. But I have to wait for the doctor to examine it before I get official results, or if I need to move onto a CT to make sure it is not something worse than what the ultrasound shows.

I did Google the word as I was not sure what it meant, but it is a type of "cyst" or "tumour" but knowingly benign from what the context said on the letter.

But again, I am not 100% sure.
Replied by missdaisy on 24-Jun-2011 20:42 (Ref 2300951) Report
ah, the report said CT could confirm it "if desired".  "Likely to be hemang etc".  sounds  a pretty foregone conclusion to me and I wouldn't worry about it.  I'm sure something will be able to be done to relieve your symptoms or get rid of it.  I have had many an anxious wait from reading those reports lol.  forget it and just go see your doctor.  If you're in a lot of pain, I wouldn't wait that long though.  I'd push for an appointment sooner. 
Replied by ellencol on 24-Jun-2011 20:52 (Ref 2300955) Report
 I found this article 

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/liver-hemangioma-in-adults.html
Replied by ATH-Sean on 24-Jun-2011 20:58 (Ref 2300957) Report
I am not terribly worried, though, for me it is opposite to feeling full. Mine is more a stomach ache that is dull and does hurt when pressed down on, I can eat and the pain will releive and then return a little later on. Drinking water, drinking any other drink and or eating relieves the symtoms but they always return.

I am not worried TOO much right now, I can wait out to the 4th of July, no worries.

As my real father had testicular cancer I suppose in a way that does put a buckle on my mind that maybe it could be possible there is something there that has not been seen.

But for now, the only think I can do is wait :P
Replied by missdaisy on 24-Jun-2011 21:01 (Ref 2300958) Report
Don't look for things that ARE NOT there!!  There is no suggestion of testicular cancer here.  and stop pressing on your stomach if it hurts lol.
Replied by ATH-Sean on 24-Jun-2011 21:03 (Ref 2300959) Report
Oh, no, I also go to physio so the physio was pressing on it slightly for my stomach muscles to work. Instead of using my upper abdomen to do most of my work for me.

Otherwise, I am sure there is a light at the end of this tunnell!
Replied by missdaisy on 24-Jun-2011 21:16 (Ref 2300961) Report
 Doesn't appear to be any tunnel to me.  Relax.
Replied by chloecat on 24-Jun-2011 21:26 (Ref 2300963) Report
 A haemangioma is a collection of blood vessels -like a birthmark - most show up at birth and get worse as the child get older - can't say I've heard of an internal one but obviously it's possible :)  They are sometimes called portwine birthmarks or strawberry birthmarks I think.

I'll see if I can find you a photo lol
Replied by chloecat on 24-Jun-2011 21:32 (Ref 2300964) Report
 Here you go   :)

Haemangioma

Should have said above that it is a group of blood vessels that have grown abnormally - I knew what I meant anyway lol

Don't think too much into it - if the doctors were worried I'm sure they would have you in earlier - IMO it is something that they will monitor and not act on until it causes a problem (other than a sore belly)

On that note we have a friend who is only mid 40's and at a annual doctors checkup - he found that his PSI levels were up (prostate problems) was sent for an internal a few weeks later and had another blood test which showed his PSI was up even more - thinking the worst - doctor told him is was probably cancer because there was a lump, he had a biopsy yesterday - got the results back today - 99% sure it's not cancer but just inflammation  - so even the worst diagnosis can turn into not much at all.
Replied by missdaisy on 25-Jun-2011 00:54 (Ref 2301003) Report
aaaaah gee chloecat,  I think he could have done without that information. (after all my hard work)
Replied by chloecat on 25-Jun-2011 10:48 (Ref 2301032) Report
 He asked - I gave :)  It is nothing to worry about and I for one like to know what is what and not pussy foot around - I could have put the worry about the testicular cancer a different way but that would have upset everyone, especially the OP.

The story about the friend - well that was to show that even when you think the worse is going to happen - it can turn out to be nothing that a course of antibiotic can't cure.


Meh..............
Replied by missdaisy on 25-Jun-2011 12:05 (Ref 2301039) Report
Then please convince HIM of that chloe.
Replied by sapphire-blu on 26-Jun-2011 02:55 (Ref 2301116) Report
A hepatic haemangioma is extremely common.It is found more often in women than men and unless huge causes no problems.It is normally found by accident.It is benign and does not relate to any type cancer.It is a network of blood vessels that have formed into a lump.Usually these things do not exceed 100-150mms in size.It does not affect the function of the liver in anyway.
If the Radiologist (the doctor who reads xrays,scans and ultra sounds)had even the remotest thought it looked suspect you would have had a call from your doctor by now.
With nearly 40yrs experience as a registered nurse I think that you pain has nothing to do with this haemangioma in your liver.Also as it is obviously not causing any obstruction or pressure on either your liver or surrounding structures I wouldn't worry.
Not that I think you are but be aware that you can actually 'fool' your body
into sending pain signals when you have been told that there is something abnormal in your body.It's a purely subconscious action and quite understandable.
I would not probe too much into a field that can be such a minefield for the medically uneducated.
I'm sure you will be just fine & that your doctor will solve the mystery of your symptoms.
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