Prognostic value of nasopharynx tumour volume in local-regional advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Abstract

The GTVnx is an independent prognostic factor for local control, while the prognostic value of GTVrLNs is limited. Physicians are recommended to distinguish between GTVnx and retropharyngeal lymph nodes (RLN) involvement when assessing the risk for local recurrence in advanced NPC.