학술논문
Long-Term Outcome in Cervical Lymph Node-Positive Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Following Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy With One-Step Cervical Nodal Clinical Target Volume Delineation by Geometric-Anatomic Expansion From Nodal Gross Target Volume: A Double-Center Experience
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Short Communication
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In International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics December 2024
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0360-3016
Abstract
Conclusions Our one-step-CTVn delineation by geometric-anatomic expansion from GTVn appears to be a safe and efficient approach in CLN+ NPC, with excellent RC and potential dosimetric benefits in selected patients. Caution is needed for parotid sparing in patients with pre-existing “equivocal” nodes or level Ib sparing in cases with advanced rENE or large (>5 cm) nodal mass in level II.