Right superficial dorsal vein of penis (Vena dorsalis superficialis penis)
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Anatomy
Runs in the loose subcutaneous dartos tissue superficial to Buck's fascia, draining the prepuce and penile skin into external pudendal veins.
Clinical notes
Thrombosis causes penile Mondor's disease, a benign superficial thrombophlebitis presenting with a palpable cord on the dorsal penis.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right superficial dorsal vein of penis?
Runs in the loose subcutaneous dartos tissue superficial to Buck's fascia, draining the prepuce and penile skin into external pudendal veins.
Why is the Right superficial dorsal vein of penis clinically important?
Thrombosis causes penile Mondor's disease, a benign superficial thrombophlebitis presenting with a palpable cord on the dorsal penis.
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