Left lumbar vein (Venae lumbales)
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Anatomy
Accompanies the lumbar arteries, draining the posterior abdominal wall and spine into the inferior vena cava and ascending lumbar vein.
Clinical notes
Communicates freely with Batson's valveless vertebral venous plexus, facilitating hematogenous metastasis of prostate cancer to lumbar vertebrae.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left lumbar vein?
Accompanies the lumbar arteries, draining the posterior abdominal wall and spine into the inferior vena cava and ascending lumbar vein.
Why is the Left lumbar vein clinically important?
Communicates freely with Batson's valveless vertebral venous plexus, facilitating hematogenous metastasis of prostate cancer to lumbar vertebrae.
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