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Is There A Connection Between Hemangioma And High Ggt?

Hi there, I just had a liver US today and I was told I might have multiple hemangioma but they were unsure.
Can hemangioma be mistaken for liver cancer. Also, my ggt is high and has been increasing for the last 2 years. Is there any connection between the two?
Thanks
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.

The chances of hemangioma more in following risk factors like
-Smoking
-Estrogen high
-OC pills etc.

GGT is enzyme present in bile canaliculi.So in bile duct injury its level elevated.In hemangioma like tumour it may rise.IN obstructive jaundice also it is high.

Here constant observation needed regarding your high liver enzyme.
If possible and chances of bleeding less then FNAC or biopsy can be taken to confirm malignancy.

Mainly hemangioma creating confusion between fatty liver and liver nodules.But FNAC or biopsy will rule out malignancy if feasible.

Clinical watch up is necessary.

Wish you good health.
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Is There A Connection Between Hemangioma And High Ggt?

Hi thanks for asking question. The chances of hemangioma more in following risk factors like -Smoking -Estrogen high -OC pills etc. GGT is enzyme present in bile canaliculi.So in bile duct injury its level elevated.In hemangioma like tumour it may rise.IN obstructive jaundice also it is high. Here constant observation needed regarding your high liver enzyme. If possible and chances of bleeding less then FNAC or biopsy can be taken to confirm malignancy. Mainly hemangioma creating confusion between fatty liver and liver nodules.But FNAC or biopsy will rule out malignancy if feasible. Clinical watch up is necessary. Wish you good health.