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ICRU 62 (in addition to ICRU 50)

Introduces the Conformity Index:

CI= treated volume/ PTV

Recommendations on anatomical and geometrical margins

Internal Margins:

IM

are margins integrating physiological

movements (breathing, bowel/ rectum/ bladder repletion,

swallowing…)

Internal Target Volume:

ITV

is defined as the volume taking

into account Internal Margins