Hemangioma
A hemangioma is a benign collection of blood vessels that can occur in organs such as the liver, spine, or skin.
When to get help quickly: This is not usually urgent, but prompt review is sensible if pain is worsening, the lump is growing quickly, or the scan appearance is not typical.
Common symptoms
Many hemangiomas cause no symptoms and are found by chance on a scan. If larger, they may cause pain, fullness, or a visible lump depending on where they are.
When imaging helps
Imaging helps show whether a lump has the typical harmless appearance of a hemangioma and helps distinguish it from more concerning masses.
What radiology does
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI help confirm the typical imaging pattern and distinguish it from more concerning masses.
What usually happens next
Most hemangiomas only need reassurance or monitoring unless they cause symptoms or diagnostic uncertainty.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.