Fenestration of the Proximal Left Ovarian Vein.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Mayank Patel
Joe Iwanaga
Rod J Oskouian, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USAFollow
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-19-2018

Keywords

anatomy; dissection; gonadal vein; obstetrics and gynecology; ovarian vein

Abstract

A fenestration in the left ovarian vein was found in a fresh-frozen female cadaver. The opening did not have any vessels or additional anatomical structures passing through it. The ovarian vein is also referred to as the female gonadal vein. This type of anatomical variation is clinically relevant in procedures that deal with the manipulation of the gonadal veins, specifically conditions such as ovarian vein thrombosis, ovarian vein stenosis, and pelvic congestion syndrome.

Area of Special Interest

Women & Children

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences