Gross tumor volume (GTV) (ICRU 83)
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Gross demonstrable extent and location of the tumor
(lymphoma)
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Original (before any treatment) lymphoma: pre-chemo GTV
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Seen on CT: pre-chemo GTV(CT)
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Seen on FDG-PET: pre-chemo GTV(PET)
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Residual (after systemic treatment) lymphoma: post-chemo
GTV
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Seen on CT: post-chemo GTV(CT)
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Seen on FDG-PET: postchemo GTV(PET)