Albendazole treatment of cerebral hydatid disease: evaluation of results with CT and MRI

Neuroradiology. 1998 Jan;40(1):36-9. doi: 10.1007/s002340050535.

Abstract

We report a case of cerebral hydatid disease demonstrated by CT and MRI, treated with albendazole. Follow-up showed complete disappearance of the cysts with residual focal calcification on CT and presumed gliosis on MRI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Albendazole / therapeutic use*
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use*
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis
  • Echinococcosis / drug therapy*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anthelmintics
  • Albendazole