Efficient Ways To Treat Liver Hemangioma

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is only used in cases where other treatments are unavailable or unsuccessful. The therapy damages the cells of the hemangioma. External beam radiation is the most common type used for hemangiomas. In this procedure, the patient lies on a table while a machine rotates around them to deliver the radiation. Radiation treatments are typically given five days each week for a period of several weeks, and each session takes approximately thirty minutes. Particularly in infants and children, light sedation may be used to make it easier for these patients to remain still and calm. Radiation treatment is painless. Potential side effects from this form of therapy include mouth sores, dry mouth, fatigue, redness or skin peeling at the affected area, nausea, jaw stiffness, difficulty swallowing, and tooth decay. Patients should report any concerns or unusual side effects to their radiologists and medical team.

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