A hemangioma is a benign collection of blood vessels that can occur in organs such as the liver, spine, or skin.
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.
Imaging helps show whether a lump has the typical harmless appearance of a hemangioma and helps distinguish it from more concerning masses.
Ultrasound, CT, and MRI help confirm the typical imaging pattern and distinguish it from more concerning masses.
Most hemangiomas only need reassurance or monitoring unless they cause symptoms or diagnostic uncertainty.
This entry explains the finding. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
