The role of ultrasonography in Albendazole treatment of hydatid liver cyst monitoring in children--three case reports.

Unlabelled: Hydatid liver cyst represents a zoonosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus. The condition has been known for over 2000 years, with endemic spreading areas in sheep-raising regions of the world, including Africa, the Mediterranean region, Middle East, Asia, Australia, South America and New Zealand.

Overview: This paper describes various aspects of Albendazole chemotherapy used in patients with a clear diagnosis of a hydatid hepatic cyst.