title: Imaging of cystic echinococcosis.
abstract: This paper reviews various imaging techniques in different organs. Ultrasound is the most popular and readily available technique. Special emphasis is given to computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and their advantages for a confident diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: W N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: von Sinner
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed