Very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is produced in the liver and released into the bloodstream to supply body tissues with a type of fat (triglycerides). There are several types of cholesterol, each made up of lipoproteins and fats. Each type of lipoprotein contains a mixture of cholesterol, protein and triglycerides, but in varying amounts. About half of a VLDL particle is made up of triglycerides.
Hemangioma of the Liver. A liver hemangioma is a benign (noncancerous) mass that grows in the liver. A liver hemangioma is made up of blood vessels that are tangled and contain blood and is less than 4 centimeters (1.5 inches) in size. Sometimes liver hemangiomas can be larger than this, or there may be several present in the liver.
Symptoms are more likely if they are > 4 cm; symptoms include discomfort, fullness, and, less often, anorexia, nausea, early satiety, and pain secondary to bleeding or thrombosis. These tumors often have a characteristic highly vascular appearance. Hemangiomas are found incidentally during ultrasonography, CT, or MRI.