Cross-sectional CT Scan (IMAGE) Washington University School of Medicine Caption A cross-sectional CT scan of a female kidney cancer patient shows relatively little visceral fat (red) and more subcutaneous fat (blue). A new study shows female kidney cancer patients with limited visceral fat survive longer than those with larger fat deposits. Credit Joseph Ippolito Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.