6 Questions
What does the planning target volume (PTV) compensate for?
Effects of organ, tumour, and patient movements
What is the purpose of delineating the gross tumour volume (GTV)?
To incorporate the GTV and/or subclinical disease into the clinical target volume (CTV)
What does the clinical target volume (CTV) include?
Gross tumour volume (GTV) and subclinical disease
Which imaging modality is commonly used for patient data acquisition?
CT
Apart from CT, which other imaging modality may be employed for data acquisition?
MRI
Which nuclear imaging technique may be employed for data acquisition besides MRI and CT?
SPECT
Test your knowledge of medical imaging and radiotherapy planning by taking this quiz on target volumes. Explore the concepts of gross tumor volume (GTV) and clinical target volume (CTV) while learning about the process of delineating these volumes for treatment planning.
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