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. 1979 Mar;50(3):339-42.
doi: 10.3171/jns.1979.50.3.0339.

The use of computerized tomography in the diagnosis of cerebral hydatid cysts

T Ozgen, A Erbengi, V Bertan, S Sağlam, O Gürçay, T Pirnar

The use of computerized tomography in the diagnosis of cerebral hydatid cysts

T Ozgen et al. J Neurosurg. 1979 Mar.

Abstract

Eleven cases of cerebral hydatid cyst, diagnosed by computerized tomography (CT), are presented. The importance of CT in minimizing the possibility of accidentally tapping or tearing the cyst membrane is stressed. Repeat CT scanning after removal of the cyst revealed atrophy in the affected hemisphere.

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