[Conservative treatment of echinococcus alveolaris of the liver: preliminary observations (author's transl)].

Mebendazol (Vermox) was given for six months at an oral daily dose of 2 g to three patients with inoperable infestation of the liver by Echinococcus alveolaris. In two patients the general state improved greatly, with reduction in the size of the liver infiltrate, regression in serum bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase levels. Treatment continues in the third case.