Target Volume Determination 2015

How do we define the CTV of elective neck? N+

Selecting the lymph node level for the CTV of elective neck in N2b neck

Tumor site

Level I Level II Level III Level IV Level V Retropharyngeal

+ a

+

+

+

+

-

Oral cavity

+

+

+

+

+

+

Oropharynx

+

+

+

+

+

+

Hypopharynx b

±

+

+

+

+

-

Larynx c

+

+

+

+

+

+

Nasopharynx

a May be omitted if only levels I-III are involved. b Level VI for for esophageal extension. c Level VI for transglottic and subglottic tumors.

Gregoire et al. Radiother Oncol 2000; 56:135-50.

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