title: Hydatid disease of the spine: case report.
abstract: A rare case of spinal hydatid disease presenting with paraparesis and sensory loss is reported. The patient was treated with albendazole resulting in significant improvement within eight weeks. Investigations and treatment modalities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Kuremu
authors.forename: B O
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: Khwa-Otsyula
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Svanvik
authors.forename: O S G
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Bwombengi
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Lelei
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mathews
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole