Glnd_Thyroid
Model: TSBreastThyroid
Model Information
Metrics
Dice Coefficient
Delineation Information
Guidelines
The guideline used is Brouwer CL, Steenbakkers RJHM, Bourhis J, Budach W, Grau C, Grégoire V, et al. CT-based delineation of organs at risk in the head and neck region: DAHANCA, EORTC, GORTEC, HKNPCSG, NCIC CTG, NCRI, NRG Oncology and TROG consensus guidelines. Radiother Oncol 2015;117:83– 90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2015.07.041. The gland is typically enhancing due to the high iodine content and has two lobes joined by a central isthmus
Method
Manual
Structure Boundaries
Cranial Boundary
Slice where the thyroid lobe becomes visible. Typically above the cricoid cartilage level
Caudal Boundary
Lowermost slice where the lobes are visible. Usually above the thoracic inlet.
Medial Boundary
Outer contour of the thyroid gland
Lateral Boundary
Outer contour of the thyroid gland
Ventral Boundary
Outer contour of the thyroid gland
Dorsal Boundary
Outer contour of the thyroid gland