What Causes Liver Nodules

Non-malignant causes of liver nodules include cysts (simple cysts and multiple cysts typically associated with polycystic kidney disease), hepatic adenomas, focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH), hemangiomas, regenerative nodules, and various infections, including bacterial liver abscesses and infections secondary to …

What does it mean to have nodules on your liver?

Liver lesions are groups of abnormal cells in your liver. Your doctor may call them a mass or a tumor. Noncancerous, or benign, liver lesions are common. They don’t spread to other areas of your body and don’t usually cause any health issues. But some liver lesions form as a result of cancer.

Are liver nodules normal?

Liver disease relatedIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma3 (1.8%)Regenerative/dysplastic nodule35 (20.8%)Non-specific, transient nodule1 (0.6%)