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Quick Answer. Liver nodules, usually a sign of liver disease, can be caused by certain parasitic or viral infections, immune system abnormalities, cancer and genetic conditions, according to Mayo Clinic. Contributing factors include heavy alcohol or drug use, unprotected sex, obesity, diabetes and exposure to certain chemicals.
2. Doesn't look like cancer. The pathologist may say that the nodule appears not to be cancer. This makes it very unlikely, though not impossible, that the nodule is a cancer. In a tiny percentage of cases, the nodule turns out to be a cancer even though the pathologist didn't see anything worrisome on the biopsy.