Abstract: To measure the dimensions of a tubular vessel, it is planned to plot a set of wall lines on the surface of the vessels. Then, the lengths of these wall lines are measured between a starting section and an arrival section. The plotting of the wall lines starts from a central line of the vessel divided into segments. For each central line segment, a wall line segment is defined on the wall by intersection of a plane containing this central line segment and intersecting this wall. Other wall line segments are distributed all around and all along the wall. Then, the lengths are measured.

Abstract: To measure the dimensions of a tubular vessel, it is planned to plot a set of wall lines on the surface of the vessels. Then, the lengths of these wall lines are measured between a starting section and an arrival section. The plotting of the wall lines starts from a central line of the vessel divided into segments. For each central line segment, a wall line segment is defined on the wall by intersection of a plane containing this central line segment and intersecting this wall. Other wall line segments are distributed all around and all along the wall. Then, the lengths are measured.

Abstract: An imaging system including means for transmitting a digital image, an image base, a sensor, means for referencing positions on a dummy, echographic display means, means for recalculation of a three-dimensional image, and means for receiving expert assessment results combining videoconference ability and the possibility of remote manipulation of two-dimensional images.

Abstract: Compositions for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), tumor suppressor genes associated with HCC, methods for diagnosing various forms of HCC, methods for detecting genetic abnormalities associated with HCC, as well as kits for carrying out the methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for detecting human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), wherein the method comprises detecting a homozygous deletion in human chromosome 8p23.

Abstract: An imaging system including means for transmitting a digital image, an image base, a sensor, means for referencing positions on a dummy, echographic display means, means for recalculation of a three-dimensional image, and means for receiving expert assessment results combining videoconference ability and the possibility of remote manipulation of two-dimensional images.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to new polynucleotides or new combinations of polynucleotides useful as diagnostic tools for predicting the occurrence of a human hepatocellular carcinoma disease. The invention is also directed to polynucleotides that consist in candidate tumor suppressor genes the alteration of which is involved in the occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient, as well as to polynucleotides derived from such new candidate tumor suppressor genes and to the corresponding expressed polypeptides. The invention also concerns diagnostic methods using said polynucleotides as diagnostic tools.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to new polynucleotides or new combinations of polynucleotides useful as diagnostic tools for predicting the occurrence of a human hepatocellular carcinoma disease. The invention is also directed to polynucleotides that consist in candidate tumor suppressor genes the alteration of which is involved in the occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient, as well as to polynucleotides derived from such new candidate tumor suppressor genes and to the corresponding expressed polypeptides. The invention also concerns diagnostic methods using said polynucleotides as diagnostic tools.

Abstract: A method for detecting a predisposition to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using a unique panel of primers for identifying genetic alterations that are linked to HCC, as well as kits for carrying out the methods, are disclosed.