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Multi-organ recurrent CE is extremely rare, particularly in patients lacking standardized postoperative antiparasitic therapy or regular follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We report a 29-year-old Tibetan male who presented with progressive abdominal pain, distension, and a 15-kg weight loss over 6\u202fmonths. He had undergone hepatic CE cystectomy 5\u202fyears earlier but did not receive regular albendazole therapy or follow-up. Imaging revealed multiple cystic lesions in the liver, spleen, greater omentum, and pelvic cavity. More than 13 lesions, including hepatic and diaphragmatic lesions, were excised during surgery, with concurrent management of vascular and urinary tract involvement. Intraoperative blood loss was approximately 2,800\u202fmL, which required transfusion support and intensive care monitoring.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The patient stayed in the intensive care unit for 7\u202fdays and spent a total of 46\u202fdays in the hospital. After surgery, albendazole therapy was resumed. Follow-up evaluations at 1, 6, and 12\u202fmonths showed no signs of recurrence, and long-term follow-up is still ongoing. Due to the potential for late recurrence of cystic echinococcosis, continued long-term monitoring is recommended.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Management of multi-organ recurrent CE requires standardized surgery, multidisciplinary collaboration, prolonged antiparasitic therapy, and strict follow-up. 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