New trends in the management of hepatic echinococcus granulosus

The liver is the most commonly involved organ in the body by cystic echinococcosis [CE] secondary to infection with Echinococcus granulosus. In this article, the authors discuss the classification, recent advances in magnetic resonance [MR] imaging for the diagnosis of hepatic CE, and approaches for management of hepatic CE using five therapeutic options that include: antihelminthic chemotherapy, surgery, percutaneous treatment, endoscopic approach, and the "watch and wait" approach