[A case of esophageal carcinoma with the lung and liver metastases surviving more than 3 years].

A case of advanced esophageal carcinoma with liver and lung metastases who survived more than 3 years by combination chemotherapy consisting of Cisplatin and continuous 120 hours infusion of 5-Fluorouracil was reported. The primary lesion and liver metastases achieved complete response (CR) but the lung metastases attained only partial response. CR was, however, achieved by another regimen of chemotherapy. Forty months after the initiation of treatment, brain metastasis was recognized, which was controlled by radiotherapy. The patient is still alive three years after the onset of disease but with lung metastases. Quality of life in these 3 years was considered to be relatively good.