**3. Conclusion**

Echinococcosis is a disorder of larval incursion by echinococcus tapeworm, prevalent in various continents in the world. Lungs and liver are the most commonly affected organs. Imaging has a significant role to implement the right treatment techniques. US is easily accessible and lacks radiation. MRI, CT and ERCP are also used for complicated cases.

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Department of Thoracic Surgery, SBU Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and

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*Imaging in Echinococcosis*

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