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Do you contour and constrain the sublingual glands?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Michigan

Agree with Dr. @Dr. First Last. I would like to comment that while level I is a target in OC cancer, the submandibular gland is not. Embryonically, the parotid glands develop before the lymphatic system does, such that lymph vessels enter it. In contrast, the SMGs develop after the lymphatic system ...

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Radiation Oncology · Bon Secours Mercy Health

I do not routinely contour the sublingual glands although, whenever possible and clinically indicated, they are protected. They are often protected in "oral cavity" contours or similar when this region is not at risk of harboring occult disease. If they are specifically contoured, their constraints ...

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