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Dosimetric Limitations
| Structure | D(vol) | % of Prescribed Dose |
|---|---|---|
| CTV | D100 | 100 |
| PTV | D100 | 95 |
| Ipsilateral lung | D15 | < 30 |
| Heart | D10 | < 5 |
| Nontarget ipsilateral breast | D50 | < 50 |
NOTE. D(vol) is the dose to a volume of tissue as a percentage of the prescribed dose. For example, heart D10 < 5 means 10% of the heart is limited to less than 5% of the prescription dose.
Abbreviations: CTV, clinical target volume; PTV, planning target volume.
