Introduction: hydatid cyst is caused by larvae of Echinococcus Granulosus ( tape worm )
Methods: 3 cases were done in Cairo university hospitals between July 2014 and July 2016 . computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were done in all cases . CT abdomen and lung were done to exclude other lesions .
surgery was done using Dowling technique in all cases followed by 3 cycles of albendazole . each cycle was 28days with 14 days rest in between the cycles
Results: the main presenting symptoms and signs of intracranial hydatid cyst are increased intracranial pressure . 2 cases the cysts were located in the front-parietal region and the third in frontal region . intraoperative rupture occurred in one case
Conclusions: surgical removal is the definitive treatment of hydatid cyst followed by albendazole.
Patient Care: it will improve patients mortality and morbidity .
Learning Objectives: By the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to: identify Dawling technique