OF THE BRITISH COASTLINE AND THE INTEREST OF FRACTALS IN MEDICINE

We review a certain number of medical applications of a new non-euclid ean geometry: the fractal geometry described by Mandelbrot. Examples c ome from anatomy, cytology, general physiology and physiopathology. Fu rthermore, real clinical applications are shown, in particular, in car diology, neurology, ophtalmology, radiology and other imaging techniqu es. An easy reading mathematical approach is added. Some of the fracta l images will certainly capture your attention and spur your interest for further applications of this new concept.