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

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis01:23

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis

896
Cystic fibrosis (CF), an autosomal recessive disorder, significantly affects the function of exocrine glands. This genetically inherited disease is characterized by the production of thick and sticky mucus, which can severely affect various organs and systems in the body.
CF is primarily caused by a genetic mutation in a chromosome 7 gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. The most common gene mutation leading to CF is the ΔF508 mutation,...
896
Cystic Fibrosis: Management01:24

Cystic Fibrosis: Management

549
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder that predominantly affects individuals of Northern European descent, occurring at a rate of 1 in 3500. It is caused by a genetic mutation in a gene on chromosome 7, most commonly the ΔF508 mutation, that codes for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. This results in thicker mucus secretions and obstruction pathologies in multiple organs, including the lungs and sinuses.
Sinus disease and chronic...
549
Lung Capacity01:47

Lung Capacity

56.4K
The air in the lungs is measured in volumes and capacities. Lung volume measures reflect the amount of air taken in, released, or left over after a lung function, like a single inhalation. Lung capacity measures are sums of two or more lung volume measures.
56.4K
Molar Mass01:54

Molar Mass

87.1K
The identity of a substance is defined not only by the types of atoms or ions it contains but by the quantity of each type of atom or ion. For example, water, H2O, and hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, are alike in that their respective molecules are composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms. However, because a hydrogen peroxide molecule contains two oxygen atoms, as opposed to the water molecule, which has only one, the two substances exhibit very different properties.
87.1K
Nuclear Fusion02:45

Nuclear Fusion

33.9K
The process of converting very light nuclei into heavier nuclei is also accompanied by the conversion of mass into large amounts of energy, a process called fusion. The principal source of energy in the sun is a net fusion reaction in which four hydrogen nuclei fuse and ultimately produce one helium nucleus and two positrons.
A helium nucleus has a mass that is 0.7% less than that of four hydrogen nuclei; this lost mass is converted into energy during the fusion. This reaction produces about...
33.9K
The Fossil Record02:56

The Fossil Record

27.5K
The fossil record documents only a small fraction of all organisms that have ever inhabited Earth. Fossilization is a rare process, and most organisms never become fossils. Moreover, the fossil record only exhibits fossils that have been discovered. Nevertheless, sedimentary rock fossils of long-lived, abundant, hard-bodied organisms dominate the fossil record. These fossils offer valuable information, such as an organism's physical form, behavior, and age. Studying the fossil record helps...
27.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

From Fatima Al-Fihriya to the First Documented Medical Degree in the World.

Cureus·2026
Same author

Why do we miss isolated male genital tuberculosis diagnosis?

Le infezioni in medicina·2022
Same author

Ovarian adenocarcinoma metastasis mimicking psoas abscess on imaging: a case report.

The Pan African medical journal·2021
Same author

[Prevalence and severity of erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study of 96 cases].

The Pan African medical journal·2021
Same author

Pregnancy management in laparoscopic promontofixation patients: a challenging situation with no clear recommendations.

The Pan African medical journal·2020
Same author

Male genital damage in COVID-19 patients: Are available data relevant?

Asian journal of urology·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 12, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Retroperitoneal Approach for Necrotizing Pancreatitis
03:42

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Retroperitoneal Approach for Necrotizing Pancreatitis

Published on: March 15, 2024

1.2K

[Retroperitoneal fibrosis: about 12 cases].

Aziz El Majdoub1, Abdelhak Khallouk1, Moulay Hassan Farih1

  • 1Service d'Urologie, CHU Hassan II, Fès, Maroc.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|April 4, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition causing lumbar pain and renal failure. Diagnosis is challenging, but CT scans and urinary drainage are key for managing this fibrotic disease.

Keywords:
Retroperitoneal fibrosisabdominal computed tomography scancorticosteroid therapydouble-J ureteral catheterrenal failure

More Related Videos

Indocyanine Green-Guided Intraoperative Imaging to Facilitate Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Debridement for Treating Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
04:01

Indocyanine Green-Guided Intraoperative Imaging to Facilitate Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Debridement for Treating Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis

Published on: September 8, 2022

3.0K
Ovine Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Model Utilizing a Lateral Retroperitoneal Drill Bit Injury
07:25

Ovine Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Model Utilizing a Lateral Retroperitoneal Drill Bit Injury

Published on: May 25, 2017

12.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 12, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Retroperitoneal Approach for Necrotizing Pancreatitis
03:42

Author Spotlight: Advancements in Retroperitoneal Approach for Necrotizing Pancreatitis

Published on: March 15, 2024

1.2K
Indocyanine Green-Guided Intraoperative Imaging to Facilitate Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Debridement for Treating Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
04:01

Indocyanine Green-Guided Intraoperative Imaging to Facilitate Video-Assisted Retroperitoneal Debridement for Treating Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis

Published on: September 8, 2022

3.0K
Ovine Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Model Utilizing a Lateral Retroperitoneal Drill Bit Injury
07:25

Ovine Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Model Utilizing a Lateral Retroperitoneal Drill Bit Injury

Published on: May 25, 2017

12.2K

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition characterized by fibrous tissue growth in the retroperitoneum.
  • It can lead to obstructive uropathy, renal dysfunction, and systemic inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the clinical, radiological, and therapeutic features of retroperitoneal fibrosis.
  • To analyze the diagnostic challenges and management outcomes in RPF cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 12 patients diagnosed with RPF between 2005 and 2013.
  • Data collection included clinical presentation, laboratory tests, imaging (ultrasound, CT scan), and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Lumbar pain and renal failure were present in all patients; inflammatory syndrome in 10.
  • CT scan without contrast confirmed retroperitoneal tissue enveloping vessels and urinary tract.
  • Urinary drainage and corticosteroid therapy led to clinical and laboratory improvement in most patients.

Conclusions:

  • RPF is rare, often presenting with pain, inflammation, and renal failure, making diagnosis difficult.
  • Abdominal CT scan without contrast is the gold standard for diagnosis.
  • Urinary drainage and monitoring are essential for managing RPF.