Physics Athens 2016

Definitions: Gross Tumour Volume

GTV?

What is

According to ICRU 83

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o The gross palpable, visible, or clinically demonstrable extent of the malignant growth. o primary tumour, metastatic lymphnodes or other metastases. o Portion of the body with high density of tumor cells… this means that contains enough tumor cells to make it detectable with medical tools

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