Do you contour and constrain the sublingual glands?

Topics: Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology

If so, what is your dose constraint?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Agree with Dr. @Heron. 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 has fully...

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Radiation Oncologist at Mallory Radiotherapy, PLLC
I will do the same in situations where there is a ...

Radiation Oncologist at Mission Viejo Radiation Oncology Center
I believe the question was about subLINGUAL gland ...

Radiation Oncologist at Munson Medical Center
Sublingual is included in oral cavity contour (typ...

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice

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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Radiation Oncologist at Munson Medical Center
Agree, they should be included in your OC/oral cav...

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