HAlter Lab

Lymph Node Study

Our segmentation protocol uses preoperative CT scans to produces volumes (green) that correlate with the lymph node yield during cervical LND surgery.

We are currently in the process of gathering data on inter-rater-reliability using a small team of radiologists.

Efforts are currently underway to design software that can automate this process.

Green – Lymphoid and Adipose Tissue (Levels II,III & IV).
Crimson (Left) – Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Purple – Submandibular Glands
Pink – Thyroid Gland
Red – Carotid Artery
Blue – Internal, External, and Anterior Jugular Veins

Green – Lymphoid and Adipose Tissue (Levels II,III & IV).
Orange (Right) – Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Pink – Submandibular Gland
Red (Center) – Thyroid
Light Red – Carotid Artery and bifurcation
Blue – Internal, External, and Anterior Jugular Veins

Green – Lymphoid and Adipose Tissue (Levels II,III & IV).
Crimson (Left) – Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
Blue – Internal and External Jugular Veins
Red (medial) – Carotid Artery and bifurcation
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