Reptile undergoes CT scan after signs of cancer

Jodelle Maglaya | | Health Imaging | Cardiac Imaging

Casper the alligator underwent a CT scan after concerns returned about its history with melanoma and cancer. 

The 13-foot-long reptile who lives in Jungle Island in Miami had surgery about 18 months ago to remove a metastic mass on its back. However, in the last six months, Casper has been suffering from "a lack of appetite, loss in weight and fatigue." 

Casper is 19-years-old. 

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Jodelle Maglaya

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.

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