Multimodality Imaging Based Target Definition of Cervical Lymph Nodes in Precise Limited Field Radiation Therapy (Lfrt) for Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma (Nlphl)

Abstract

Objective: Nodular lymphocyte predominant hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) constitutesa distinct and typically indolent subtype of hodgkin lymphoma with favorable therapeutic outcomes. Radiation therapy (RT) plays a major role in management of NLPHL. Irradiation of limited target volumes is an area of active investigation to limit radiation induced toxicities. Nevertheless, accuracy and precision in target definition is of utmost importance in the context of limited field RT (LFRT). Herein, we assess multimodality imaging based target definition of cervical lymph nodes in precise LFRT for NLPHL.