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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Prostate

Book a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the prostate without referral. Time and written response from specialist doctors within 7 arbetsdagar.

14 850 kr

What can be discovered?

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Order your examination directly without a referral and fill out your health form digitally.

Investigation within 7 working days

Get your examination appointment in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Jönköping, Umeå, Karlstad or Sundsvall.

Results within 7 working days

Get your individual report with MRI results and recommendation from a specialist doctor. Further treatment is included if necessary.

What can be discovered at MRI Prostate examination?

  • Prostate cancer, early changes
  • Reduce unnecessary tissue samples (biopsies)
  • Distinguish between benign and malignant tumors
  • Enlargement of the prostate gland (BPH)
  • Inflammation – prostatitis
  • Seminal vesicles
  • Lower pelvic lymph nodes
  • Skeletal metastases

MRI Prostate

Prostate MRI can provide response to your symptoms

Detect prostate cancer early and easily with an advanced MRI prostate examination

Prostate cancer is the most common tumor form in men in Sweden according to cancer foundation. It mainly affects men over 60 years of age but is becoming common as early as the age of 50. Prostate cancer in the early stages usually does not cause any symptoms and is therefore difficult to detect. Do you have an increased hereditary predisposition to prostate cancer, are worried about getting prostate cancer, or do you have a known prostate disease and want to check this? MRI of the prostate examines the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, lymph nodes and skeleton and provides a very detailed image of the shape, size and consistency of the prostate gland as well as the surrounding lymph nodes and skeleton, which can clarify whether there is benign inflammation, prostate enlargement or a malignant tumor.

Why MRI scan, isn't PSA test enough?

An elevated PSA value may indicate prostate disease, which can be benign inflammation (prostatitis), prostate enlargement and urinary tract infection, or malignant prostate cancer. Therefore, the PSA value is relatively nonspecific and can lead to unnecessary interventions when it is elevated. Before having the PSA test, we recommend that you read 1177's brochure about PSA-provMany prostate tumors grow slowly and therefore do not cause severe disease. Other tumors are aggressive, malignant, and need to be detected and treated in time.

Prostate MRI can easily and clearly show at the mm level where potentially dangerous areas are located in the prostate or in other organs in the pelvis. Based on the findings from the MRI examination, one knows exactly where to take tissue samples to investigate the suspicious changes. Otherwise, one risks taking a lot of tissue samples systematically with ultrasound solely based on a falsely elevated PSA value. Therefore, prostate MRI together with PSA testing is a much more reliable and safer method than a PSA value alone [1].

MRI is revolutionizing the detection of prostate cancer.

When you undergo a painless MRI scan of the prostate before taking a tissue sample, the doctor knows whether there are signs of a dangerous tumor or not and exactly where the suspected tumor is located. Relying solely on PSA tests and ultrasounds can lead to a lot of unnecessary tissue samples.
MRI examination of the prostate therefore provides fewer needle stick infections and a significantly more reliable diagnosis.

In a study in Jama magazine showed that 30% more high-risk tumors and 17% fewer low-risk tumors were found when the same patients were examined with MRI-guided biopsies compared to ultrasound-guided biopsies alone [2]. According to a study conducted at the Karolinska Institute [3] and published in the New England Journal of Medicine [4], MRI prostate and targeted tissue samples can halve overdiagnosis in prostate cancer screening.

What happens if suspicious changes are detected that indicate prostate cancer?

If suspicious tumor changes are detected during a prostate MRI together with an elevated PSA value, tissue samples (biopsies) of the prostate need to be taken. Tissue samples involve a needle prick into the prostate gland. Our doctors will send a referral to follow up and investigate your condition.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis

MRI of the prostate also shows benign enlargement of the prostate gland or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), which affects 50% of all men over 50 years of age and 90% of all men over 80 years of age.

Benign inflammation of the prostate gland, known as acute or chronic prostatitis, can also be detected via MRI, which occurs in up to 10-14% of all adult men [5].

Results of examination from specialist doctor within 7 working days

After your examination, your scan will first be reviewed by an X-ray specialist.

Prevcare's specialist doctors then analyze and compile the results in an individual written report that you will receive within 7 working days after the examination.

You will also receive a USB with your MRI images sent home from your examination.

This way, you will more quickly find out what is causing your symptoms and what treatment is available to you.

Referral to a specialist if necessary

If we discover something serious during your examination, our doctor will, in dialogue with you, send a referral to your health center or specialist clinic so that you can get the right help. The referral is included in the cost of the MRI Prostate examination at Prevcare Clinic.

[1] Läkartidningen: Focus on MRI for prostate cancer diagnostics

[2] JAMA: Comparison of MR/Ultrasound Fusion–Guided Biopsy With Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

[3] KI: MRI can halve overdiagnosis in prostate cancer screening

[4] NEJM: MRI-Targeted or Standard Biopsy in Prostate Cancer Screening

[5] BJU: The development of human benign prostatic hyperplasia with age

Examination without referral

Private MRI Prostate

14 850 kr

Clinics

Book a Prostate MRI in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Jönköping, Umeå, Karlstad or Sundsvall - without a referral.

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Evidia Sabbatsberg X-ray

Olivecronas Road 1
113 24 Stockholm

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Evidia Uppsala at Elisabeth Hospital X-ray

Geijersgatan 20
752 27 Uppsala

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Evidia Annedal X-ray

Arvid Wallgren's Hill 4A
413 46 Gothenburg

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Evidia Hyllie X-ray

Hyllie Station Square 2
215 32 Malmö, Sweden

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Evidia Jönköping X-ray

Battery Street 11
553 05 Jonkoping

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Evidia Umeå X-ray

Renmarktstorget 12 C
903 26 Umea

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Evidia Karlstad X-ray

Löfbergs Arena, Northern Entrance 79
654 65 Karlstad

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Evidia Sundsvall X-ray

Institutsvägen 2
856 43 Sundsvall

Evidia Sabbatsberg X-ray

Olivecronas Road 1
113 24 Stockholm

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Evidia Annedal X-ray

Arvid Wallgren's Hill 4A
413 46 Gothenburg

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Evidia Hyllie X-ray

Hyllie Station Square 2
215 32 Malmö, Sweden

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Evidia Uppsala at Elisabeth Hospital X-ray

Geijersgatan 20
752 27 Uppsala

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Evidia Jönköping X-ray

Battery Street 11
553 05 Jonkoping

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Evidia Umeå X-ray

Renmarktstorget 12 C
903 26 Umea

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Evidia Karlstad X-ray

Löfbergs Arena, Northern Entrance 79
654 65 Karlstad

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Evidia Sundsvall X-ray

Institutsvägen 2
856 43 Sundsvall

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Why patients choose us

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Markus Andersson
Very professional and friendly service. Quick appointment booking and a good review of the results which gave me peace of mind.
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Stefan
Felt serious and professional from start to finish. Can really recommend!
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Jon Hauksson
I must commend Prevcare for their friendly service and professional workmanship. I feel privileged to have the opportunity for such a comprehensive health check-up.
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Gustaf Brandberg
Professional service with short processing time. Clear and easy to understand report with explanations. Recommended.
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Diogenis Theodorodis
Very professional all the way through
Many thanks to the entire team and Dr. Stavros
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Martin Lindell
Simple and smooth the whole process of booking. Friendly service and excellent explanation of the report on the examination in a way that you understand and what it means for your health. Will definitely come back here.
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Johan Nyåker
I booked a full-body MRI as I had been worried for a long time about long-term symptoms.

I am completely satisfied from start to finish. Everything went very smoothly and the final report felt professional.

If you have the money to do a survey (it costs a lot), I recommend it.
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Dennis Sodergren
Recommended. Very serious and good impression!
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Doug Daberius
I can highly recommend Prevcare. Truly a good investment in my own health. The whole process was well managed from start to report review. I was very impressed with the quality of the review. Now I have good data to invest in preventive measures in some areas. Very nice doctor and staff.
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Charlotte N
I can highly recommend Prevcare, I quickly received help booking current examinations and was treated in a very professional and friendly manner.
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Anneli Tedder
Very nice staff and doctor and they gave me time for what I was worried about. Can really recommend! Now I can feel calm and know the medical weaknesses I have and what I can do about this. No more wondering if everything is ok with me. Everything worked very easily.
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Mikael Hammarstedt
Fast and professional processing and very nice service. Clearly affordable.
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Fredrik Grindemark
A professional approach, quick feedback and inspires confidence. Highly recommended.
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Mia Schelander
Fast & smooth, feels very competent & super nice!
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Conny Schelander
Good service and friendly staff and competence
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Jonas andersson
Very fast and professional handling, much appreciated!
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Sultnova Svetlana
I almost knelt down in front of the doctor and asked for an MRI scan, but was denied.
Found a preciser that did it.
The examination shows a fracture in the hip joint, the doctor contacted me and explained everything in detail. Thank you Prevcare for being there!!!
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Kamran Momeni
I felt well received and listened to. Very fast and professional feedback. I highly recommend Prevcare Clinic.
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Hans L.
Fast and professional feedback from MRI. Nice and competent service.
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Niklas Jonsson
5 stars....very good and fast handling by everyone at the Malmö office. Nice contact at Aleris Röntgen in Gothenburg.
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Information about MRI Prostate

What is prostate MRI?
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI or MRI) is a medical technique for imaging diagnostics using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) camera.
  • MRI involves taking images using magnetic fields and radio waves without any X-ray radiation, which makes it completely harmless.
  • The technology is used to detect diseases, map injuries and follow up treatments at the millimeter level in almost all human organs, such as tumors, inflammation, fractures, osteoarthritis, stroke and changes in blood vessels and bones.
How does a prostate MRI work?
  • MRI examinations are performed at X-ray clinics. The images are first reviewed by a specialist in X-ray (radiologist). Prevcare's specialist then reviews the results, writes a summary and recommendations. If necessary, a referral is sent for further processing.
  • When you are examined with an MRI camera, you lie down on a bed that is moved into a so-called magnetic tunnel. There, you lie still while the images are taken. A nurse operates the camera from an adjacent room, and you can talk to the nurse at all times through a microphone and speaker.
  • After the MRI examination, you can leave the clinic immediately.
  • Prostate MRI takes about 20 minutes.
PSA test for men
  • For full-body MRI, men need to supplement with a PSA test, which is taken via blood test. Specialist doctors decide who needs to take a PSA test before the examination.
  • PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen and the test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. The test may indicate a tumor change, but the most common reason for the value to be elevated is benign reasons such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement), urinary tract infection and acute/chronic prostatitis. By combining the PSA test with an MRI scan, the doctor gets a more reliable idea of ​​whether there are signs of cancer in the prostate gland. Before taking a PSA test, please read 1177's brochure about PSA testing.
  • No preparation is required for a PSA blood test. When you arrive at the lab/clinic, you take a number and wait until your number is called. You only need to show your ID to the nurse before the test so she knows which blood sample is to be taken.
Who is not suitable for Prostate MRI?
  • If you have electronic equipment implanted in your body, such as a pacemaker, insulin pump or cochlear implant, for example.
  • If you have had surgery on your head or heart and have metal clips implanted instead of stitches after surgery.
  • If you have metal splinters in your eye or other part of your body.
  • If you answered yes to any of the above, tell us so we and our doctor can look at what options are available.
  • Fixed dental fillings, dental implants, prostheses, hip-knee prostheses, and screws in the arms and legs are not an obstacle to an MRI examination.
How do I prepare for a Prostate MRI?
  • Please state in your health form if you have had previous X-ray examinations. This is so that our doctors can assess your condition as accurately as possible.
  • It is important that you state if you have diabetes, kidney problems or other illnesses in your health form. This is so that our doctors can assess your condition as accurately as possible.
  • It is necessary to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. MRI is generally not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. In such cases, the examination may be postponed until after the baby is born.
  • It is important that you tell us if you suffer from claustrophobia, or have a general feeling of discomfort in confined spaces. In this case, a discussion can be held with the responsible doctor regarding whether it is necessary to prescribe sedatives to make the examination as comfortable as possible. If you think that you are calmed by music, there is also, in some cases, the possibility of playing music during the examination for your comfort.
  • Also take the opportunity to leave all forms of jewelry and clothing that contain metal at home before you come for the examination.
  • Otherwise, it is good to discuss with the responsible specialist to see if there is anything above that cannot be fulfilled. At Prevcare, we are usually flexible regarding different solutions.

Our social promise: we support the Swedish Cancer Society

At Prevcare Clinic, we believe in making a difference – We work every day to improve people's health through advanced medical diagnostics. We perform MRI scans, CT scans, heart scans, colonoscopies and blood tests – with the goal of detecting diseases at an early stage, to give each patient the best possible chance of diagnosis and treatment.

As a natural part of our commitment to human health, we have chosen to support the Swedish Cancer Society with a donation to benefit Swedish cancer research. This is important to us – not only as a healthcare provider, but as a social actor. Our donation goes to vital research in the field of cancer, with the hope of contributing to more breakthroughs, earlier diagnoses and better treatment outcomes.

Our daily work at Prevcare Clinic is about early detection and prevention of serious diseases – and through our donation to the Swedish Cancer Society, we also want to support research that makes future care even better.
Stavros Constantakis, CEO and Medical Director