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Periodical follow-up with abdominal ultrasound and with abdominal magnetic resonance imaging showed a progressive involution of all cysts. The treatment with albendazole was stopped after, overall, 6 months, and monthly ultrasound scan were planned as follow-up. In case of hepatic cysts, <jats:italic>E. granulosus<\/jats:italic> should be excluded, especially in children from endemic countries. 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