CT Scan of Lung Tumor Mimics (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

CT Scan of Lung Tumor Mimics

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NIST's pill-sized ellipsoids, which mimic the density of tumors, show up clearly in this CT scan. The tumor mimics allow scientists to determine how well different measurement protocols reveal changes in tumor size.

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