prostatic venule

A venule that is tributary of the prostatic venous plexus and drains blood from the prostate gland.

类型 Bone
上级结构 venule

常见问题

What is the prostatic venule?
The prostatic venule is a small venous vessel that drains blood from the prostate gland and contributes to the prostatic venous plexus, which collects venous outflow from the prostate.
Where is the prostatic venule located?
The prostatic venule is located within and around the prostate gland in the male pelvis, coursing through prostatic tissue before joining the prostatic venous plexus surrounding the gland.
What is the function of the prostatic venule?
The prostatic venule is involved in draining deoxygenated blood from the prostate gland into the prostatic venous plexus, contributing to the overall venous return from the pelvic organs.
What conditions may be associated with the prostatic venule?
Prostate cancer spread, prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pelvic venous congestion may be associated with changes in prostatic venular anatomy or function.
How is the prostatic venule examined?
Prostatic venules may be assessed through transrectal ultrasound with Doppler imaging, pelvic MRI, or histological examination of prostate tissue obtained by biopsy or surgical resection.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.