[Hydatid cysts of the spleen. Apropos of 25 cases]

Based on a series of 25 cases of hydatid cyst of spleen, the frequency of this localization, the clinical latency and the often serious complications of these lesions are emphasized. Ultrasound was found to be an excellent diagnostic examination. Treatment in all cases was radical excision and therapy to associated lesions, with a simple postoperative course in all cases.