Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:27

Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

425
Introduction:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, can include a specialized imaging technique of the urinary system known as Magnetic Resonance Urography (MRU). This radiation-free technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images with the help of a computer. MRU is particularly effective for visualizing fluid-filled structures like the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.Applications of MRI in the Genitourinary SystemKidneys and Ureters: MRI detects tumors, cysts,...
425
Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:24

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

7.6K
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical imaging technique based on a phenomenon of nuclear physics discovered in the 1930s, in which matter exposed to magnetic fields and radio waves was found to emit radio signals. In 1970, a physician and researcher named Raymond Damadian noticed that malignant (cancerous) tissue gave off different signals than normal body tissue. He applied for a patent for the first MRI scanning device in clinical use by the early 1980s. The early MRI...
7.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Identification of Novel Anti-Inflammatory Peptides from Jellyfish <i>Nemopilema nomurai</i> Enzymatic Hydrolysate: An Integrated In Silico Analysis and Cellular Evaluation.

Marine drugs·2026
Same author

Salvianolic Acid B Protects Against Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury by Attenuating Ferroptosis via the SIRT1/Nrf2 Pathway.

FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·2026
Same author

Novel antioxidant peptides from jellyfish (Nemopilema nomurai) hydrolysate: identification, activity, and potential mechanisms.

Food chemistry·2026
Same author

UHPLC-MS/MS Determination of Ramelteon in Rat Plasma and Its Altered Pharmacokinetics Under Simulated High Altitude: Relevance to High-Altitude Sleep Disorders.

Biomedical chromatography : BMC·2026
Same author

Causal Effects of Female Reproductive and Hormonal Factors on Osteoporosis, Bone Mineral Density, and Osteoarthritis: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study.

International journal of women's health·2026
Same author

Effect of Aerobic Exposure on Microbial Community Changes and Mycotoxin Content Changes in Corncob Silage.

Microorganisms·2026
Same journal

Visibility patterns of architectural distortion on synthesized 2D vs. digital breast tomosynthesis and their diagnostic implications.

Clinical imaging·2026
Same journal

Diagnostic performance of CT-based node-RADS for detecting metastatic lymph nodes in melanoma and comparison with short-axis and roundness index.

Clinical imaging·2026
Same journal

Identifying hepatocellular carcinoma patients at risk of early non-response after first-cycle transarterial chemoembolization: A reproducible machine learning study.

Clinical imaging·2026
Same journal

Comment on "The importance of FDG avidity in incidental thyroid nodules on FDG PET/CT".

Clinical imaging·2026
Same journal

Lipiodol in embolization therapy: Evolution from a diagnostic to a therapeutic agent.

Clinical imaging·2026
Same journal

Musculoskeletal abnormalities: A clue to systemic diseases.

Clinical imaging·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

2.1K

Xanthogranulomatous prostatitis: multiparametric MRI appearances.

Yue Cheng1, Xiaodong Zhang1, Qian Ji1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China, 300192.

Clinical Imaging
|May 24, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Xanthogranulomatous prostatitis (XGP) is a rare inflammatory condition. This report details two unique XGP cases with abscesses, presenting novel MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy findings not previously documented.

Keywords:
AbscessMagnetic resonance spectroscopyMultiparametric MRIXanthogranulomatous prostatitis

More Related Videos

In vivo Macrophage Imaging Using MR Targeted Contrast Agent for Longitudinal Evaluation of Septic Arthritis
07:15

In vivo Macrophage Imaging Using MR Targeted Contrast Agent for Longitudinal Evaluation of Septic Arthritis

Published on: October 20, 2013

8.9K
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla
08:51

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla

Published on: February 19, 2021

9.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 29, 2026

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

2.1K
In vivo Macrophage Imaging Using MR Targeted Contrast Agent for Longitudinal Evaluation of Septic Arthritis
07:15

In vivo Macrophage Imaging Using MR Targeted Contrast Agent for Longitudinal Evaluation of Septic Arthritis

Published on: October 20, 2013

8.9K
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla
08:51

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla

Published on: February 19, 2021

9.7K

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Granulomatous prostatitis is uncommon; xanthogranulomatous prostatitis (XGP) is an exceptionally rare subtype.
  • Published case reports on XGP are scarce, with limited information on its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the distinct MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) characteristics of two XGP cases presenting with abscess.
  • To contribute novel imaging findings to the limited literature on XGP.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of two patients diagnosed with XGP.
  • Detailed analysis of imaging findings, including conventional MRI sequences, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI), and MRS.

Main Results:

  • The two XGP cases exhibited unique imaging appearances, differing from previously reported cases.
  • Both cases were associated with abscess formation.
  • Novel DCE-MRI and MRS characteristics of XGP were identified and are presented.

Conclusions:

  • XGP is a rare entity with variable imaging presentations.
  • The addition of abscess and novel imaging features expands the understanding of XGP.
  • This study highlights the utility of advanced MRI techniques in characterizing rare prostatic inflammatory conditions.