A disorder caused by a tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus which forms hydatid cysts in the lungs, liver, kidneys or brain.
A type of tapeworm, usually found in animals, but sometimes transmitted to humans, causing hydatid cysts in the lungs, liver, kidneys or brain.
Infection with a tapeworm (Echinococcus), usually transmitted through contact with infected dogs (especially their stool). It is characterized by cyst formation in tissue, especially the liver; symptoms depend on the tissue affected. Treatment involves surgical excision of the cysts. Also called hydatid disease.