RTOG/EORTC morbidity scoring criteria for late radiation-induced lung injury
Clinical manifestation
No change
Asymptomatic or mild symptoms (dry cough); slight radiographic appearances
Moderate symptomatic fibrosis or pneumonitis (severe cough); low-grade fever; patchy radiographic appearances
Severe symptomatic fibrosis or pneumonitis; dense radiographic changes
Severe respiratory insufficiency, continuous oxygen, or assisted ventilation
Death directlt related to radiation late effects
Please make a selection
Reference
J D Cox, J Stetz, T F Pajak. Toxicity criteria of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1995 Mar 30;31(5):1341-6.
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