A Guide For Delineation Of Lymph Nodal Clinical Target Volume In Radiation Therapy
by Giampiero Ausili Cefaro /
2008 / English / PDF
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This book will facilitate the understanding of cross-sectional
anatomy details and assist radiation oncologists in the difficult
task of a detailed delineation of lymph node targets in multiple
anatomical locations. It opens with a brief overview of the anatomy
of the lymphatic system, followed by the main anatomical
classifications involving the lymph drain in four main regions
(head and neck, mediastinum, superior abdomen, pelvis) and
describes the spreading patterns of the different cancers. Based on
the close collaboration between radiologists and radiation
oncologists, explicit instructions for the delineation of lymph
nodal clinical target volumes are proposed to obtain a more
accurate and consistent definition of these volumes of interest. In
addition, axial topographic reference points for anatomical
boundaries of regional lymph nodes are presented in illustrative
tables. This book will be a valuable aid in accurate image-based
radiation therapy planning for young as well as for more
experienced radiation oncologists.
This book will facilitate the understanding of cross-sectional
anatomy details and assist radiation oncologists in the difficult
task of a detailed delineation of lymph node targets in multiple
anatomical locations. It opens with a brief overview of the anatomy
of the lymphatic system, followed by the main anatomical
classifications involving the lymph drain in four main regions
(head and neck, mediastinum, superior abdomen, pelvis) and
describes the spreading patterns of the different cancers. Based on
the close collaboration between radiologists and radiation
oncologists, explicit instructions for the delineation of lymph
nodal clinical target volumes are proposed to obtain a more
accurate and consistent definition of these volumes of interest. In
addition, axial topographic reference points for anatomical
boundaries of regional lymph nodes are presented in illustrative
tables. This book will be a valuable aid in accurate image-based
radiation therapy planning for young as well as for more
experienced radiation oncologists.
