[Rare case of huge echinococcus of the liver]

A huge echinococcus, 26-16 cm in size, of the right lobe of the liver was diagnosed by means of echoscopy and radiology in the man 53 years of age. During operation 3000 ml of transparent liquid with daughter bubbles were taken out from the echinococcus cavity. Partial resection of the right lobe of the liver and drainage of the echinococcus cavity were made transhepatically with two drainages. During the postoperative period everyday sanitation of the cavity with antiseptic solutions was done. Periodically echoscopic monitoring of the echinococcus cavity was also done. The cavity gradually decreased in volume and after three months it was closed.