What are multiple cavernous hemangiomas, and what should be done about them?
Jul 29, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Jianbin
Introduction
Multiple cavernous hemangiomas may be caused by factors such as genetics, trauma, elevated estrogen levels, viral infections, or hemorrhagic vascular reactions. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific underlying cause. If cavernous hemangiomas develop, patients should go to a正规 hospital, where the lesions can be surgically removed or treated with radiotherapy to eliminate abnormal blood vessels and reduce the size of the tumor.
In general, multiple cavernous hemangiomas may be caused by factors such as heredity, trauma, elevated estrogen levels, viral infections, and hemorrhagic vascular reactions. Patients can receive symptomatic treatment based on the specific cause. The detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Heredity
Genetic factors play an important role in the development of multiple cavernous hemangiomas. If close relatives have multiple cavernous hemangiomas, patients may also develop the condition through inheritance. For cases detected only during routine physical examination, without obvious symptoms, showing no clear tendency for tumor growth, not located on the liver surface or beneath the right lobe of the liver, non-pedunculated, with a diameter less than or equal to 5 cm, and in individuals who do not engage in strenuous exercise, regular follow-up examinations may be sufficient.
2. Trauma
Traumatic injury is considered an important triggering factor for the development of multiple cavernous hemangiomas. Persistent chronic trauma or acute injury may lead to abnormal proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and result in hemangioma formation. Under medical guidance, patients may use medications such as prednisone acetate tablets or recombinant human interferon α2a for injection to reduce tumor size and alleviate symptoms.
3. Elevated Estrogen Levels
Increased estrogen levels may be associated with the development of multiple cavernous hemangiomas. Elevated estrogen can cause abnormal proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and blood vessel dilation, thereby promoting hemangioma formation. Under medical supervision, patients may be treated with medications such as clomiphene citrate tablets or diammonium glycyrrhizinate.
4. Viral Infection
Viral infections can trigger inflammatory responses in the immune system. The immune system releases inflammatory mediators such as cytokines to combat infection. In some cases, this inflammation may adversely affect blood vessels, causing vasodilation and inducing multiple cavernous hemangiomas. Under medical guidance, patients may be treated with medications such as ribavirin granules or acyclovir capsules.
5. Hemorrhagic Vascular Reaction
Hemorrhagic vascular reaction refers to abnormal bleeding or bleeding disorders within the vascular system. Such bleeding may damage the blood vessel walls, leading to vessel dilation and injury, which may result in the development of multiple cavernous hemangiomas. Under medical supervision, patients may use etamsylate injection or vitamin C for injection to manage the condition.
If cavernous hemangiomas develop, patients should visit a正规 hospital where they may undergo surgical removal of the lesion or receive radiotherapy to eliminate abnormal blood vessels, reduce tumor size, and relieve symptoms.
