title: Regression of malignant thymoma with metastases after treatment with adrenocortical steroids.
abstract: A patient with a malignant lymphoepithelial thymoma and pleural metastases is described. Incidental treatment with adrenocortical steroids after an allergic reaction resulted in a marked regression of the masses for a period of 18 months. A second course of treatment resulted in complete radiological regession of the tumors, and the patient has remained symptom free with normal chestX-rays for a further period of 18 months.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013945:Thymoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D013953:Thymus Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone