Practical clinical guidelines for contouring the trigeminal nerve (V) and its branches in head and neck cancers.

CONCLUSION: Trigeminal nerve (V) invasion is an important component of the natural history of various head and neck cancers. Recognizing the radio-anatomy and potential routes of invasion is essential for optimal contouring, as presented in these guidelines.
PMID: 30206021 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - September 8, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Biau J, Dunet V, Lapeyre M, Simon C, Ozsahin M, Grégoire V, Bourhis J Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research