Evaluation of PET/MRI for Tumor Volume Delineation for Head and Neck Cancer
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Evaluation of PET/MRI for Tumor Volume Delineation for Head and Neck Cancer
INTRODUCTION Computed tomography (CT), combined positron emitted tomography and CT (PET/CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in head and neck radiation planning. Hybrid PET/MRI has garnered attention for potential added value in cancer staging and treatment planning. Herein, we compare PET/MRI vs. planning CT for head and neck cancer gross tumor volume (GTV) delineation. ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Oncology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2234-943X
DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2017.00008