Characteristics of initial cysts in patients with recurrence
| Characteristic | No. of patients |
|---|---|
| Multiple, active | 16 |
| Multivesicular, active | |
| Liver | 28 |
| Myocardial | 1 |
| Kidney | 2 |
| Ruptured | |
| Liver in peritoneum | 2 |
| Liver in bile duct | 7 |
| Myocardial | 1 |
| Lung in bronchial tree | 6 |
| Suppurated, primarily | |
| Liver | 3 |
| Lung | 1 |
| Calcified | |
| Liver | 2 |
| Size | |
| < 10 cm | 11 |
| 10–20 cm | 34 |
| > 20 cm, active | 6 |
| Pain-allergic manifestations with possible rupture | 18 |