Ovarian vein
Blood vessel which drains one of the ovaries
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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]
Drains fromOvary
Drains toInferior vena cava
left renal vein
left renal vein
Latinvena ovarica sinistra, vena ovarica dextra
| Ovarian vein | |
|---|---|
Ovary of a sheep.
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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 |
| FMA | 14346 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Structure
It is a paired vein, each one supplying an ovary.
- The right ovarian vein travels through the suspensatory ligament of the ovary and generally joins the inferior vena cava.
- The left ovarian vein, unlike the right, often joins the left renal vein instead of the inferior vena cava.[2][3]
Pathology
Thrombosis of ovarian vein is associated with postpartum endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, diverticulitis, appendicitis, and gynecologic surgery.
Additional images
Uterus and right broad ligament, seen from behind.
