Have you ever wanted a CT scan of a pumpkin? One radiologist did
If you have never seen a CT scan of a non-human thing, look no further. Brought on by curiousity, a radiologist decided to scan a pumpkin using a modality optimized for human extremities.
The author also includes a video of a pumpkin that was scanned in 2012 at the University in Wales and goes into full detail about his findings.
The pumpkin was 28 cm in diameter and weighed 5.9 kg.
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Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.