A New Model for Predicting Hypothyroidism After Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

• Published in: Frontiers in oncology Vol. 10; p. 551255
• Main Authors: Peng, Liang, Mao, Yan-Ping, Huang, Cheng-Long, Guo, Rui, Ma, Jun, Wen, Wei-Ping, Tang, Ling-Long
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 25.09.2020
• Subjects: dosimetry parameters; hypothyroidism; intensity-modulated radiotherapy; nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Oncology; predicting model; intensity-modulated radiotherapy; nasopharyngeal carcinoma; predicting model; hypothyroidism; dosimetry parameters

To develop a model that can predict the risk of hypothyroidism (HT) after intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and to accordingly recommend dose constraints. NPC patients treated between 2011 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. HT was defined by an abnormal...