V30 as a predictor for radiation-induced hypothyroidism: a dosimetric analysis in patients who received radiotherapy to the neck

Akgun Z., Atasoy B. M., Ozen Z., Yavuz D., Güllüoğlu M. B., Şengöz K. M., ...More

RADIATION ONCOLOGY, vol.9, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/1748-717x-9-104
  • Journal Name: RADIATION ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Keywords: Dosimetric analysis, Hypothyroidism, Radiotherapy, HEAD, CANCER, CARCINOMA, LARYNGEAL, LYMPHOMA, TUMORS
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the possible predictors of thyroid disorders after neck radiotherapy, with a focus on radiation dose-volume factors.