Hepatic hemangioma epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nawal Muazam M.D.[2]

Overview

The prevalence of hepatic hemangioma is estimated to be upto 20% in general population.^[1] Hepatic hemangioma commonly affects individuals between 30 to 50 years of age.^[1] Females are more commonly affected with hepatic hemangioma than males. The female to male ratio is 3:1.^[1]

Epidemiology and Demographics

Prevalence

The prevalence of hepatic hemangioma is estimated to be up to 20% in general population.^[1]

Age

Hepatic hemangioma can occur at any time, but commonly affects individuals between 30 to 50 years of age.^[1]

Gender

Females are more commonly affected with hepatic hemangioma than males. The female to male ratio is 3:1.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 “Adult hepatic hemangioma: an updated review with focus on the natural course and treatment options”. Abdomen. 2015. doi:10.14800/abdomen.908. ISSN 2378-1351.

[Tawfik-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 “Adult hepatic hemangioma: an updated review with focus on the natural course and treatment options”. Abdomen. 2015. doi:10.14800/abdomen.908. ISSN 2378-1351.

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