<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT-based gross tumor volume definition for radiotherapy in head and neck Cancer: a correlation study between suitable uptake value threshold and tumor parameters

<sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT-based gross tumor volume definition for radiotherapy in head and neck Cancer: a correlation study between suitable uptake value threshold and tumor parameters

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To define a suitable threshold setting for gross tumor volume (GTV) when using <sup>18</sup>Fluoro-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography and computed tomogram (PET/CT) for radiotherapy planning in head and neck cancer...

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Main Authors: Kao Chia-Hung, Hsieh Te-Chun, Yu Chun-Yen, Yen Kuo-Yang, Yang Shih-Neng, Wang Yao-Ching, Liang Ji-An, Chien Chun-Ru, Chen Shang-Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/76

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