Ovarian vein

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Ovarian vein
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Details
Drains from Ovary
Drains to Inferior vena cava
left renal vein
Artery Ovarian artery
Identifiers
Latin vena ovarica sinistra, vena ovarica dextra
TA98 A12.3.09.012F
A12.3.09.014F
TA2 5014, 5017
FMA 14346
Anatomical terminology

The ovarian vein, the female gonadal vein, carries deoxygenated blood from its corresponding ovary to inferior vena cava or one of its tributaries. It is the female equivalent of the testicular vein, and is the venous counterpart of the ovarian artery. It can be found in the suspensory ligament of the ovary. [1]

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Structure

It is a paired vein, each one supplying an ovary.

Pathology

Thrombosis of ovarian vein is associated with postpartum endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, diverticulitis, appendicitis, and gynecologic surgery.

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