The traditional Chinese medicine bloodletting therapy at the Taiyang acupoint (No.EX-HN5) for the treatment of periorbital venous malformation: a case report - Takeaways - MDSpire

The traditional Chinese medicine bloodletting therapy at the Taiyang acupoint (No.EX-HN5) for the treatment of periorbital venous malformation: a case report

  • By

  • Yanli Zhang

  • Xiaoyun Cao

  • Chunhong Chen

  • Zengfang Yu

  • Dan Li

  • Chaoqun Zhang

  • Man Kang

  • June 17, 2026

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    A 27-year-old female with periorbital venous malformation experienced swelling and discoloration, prompting medical evaluation after initial self-diagnosis.

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    Ocular ultrasound and CT confirmed the diagnosis of periorbital venous malformation measuring 2.0×1.28 cm.

  • 3

    The patient underwent Taiyang acupoint bloodletting therapy weekly, removing approximately 2 mL of blood per session.

  • 4

    Follow-up ultrasound after six months showed a reduction in the size of the venous malformation without evidence of growth.

  • 5

    Taiyang acupoint bloodletting therapy may alleviate symptoms and improve patient comfort in managing periorbital venous malformation.

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The traditional Chinese medicine bloodletting therapy at the Taiyang acupoint (No.EX-HN5) for the treatment of periorbital venous malformation: a case report

  • by Yanli Zhang, Xiaoyun Cao, Chunhong Chen, Zengfang Yu, Dan Li, Chaoqun Zhang, Man Kang

  • June 17, 2026

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