Journal of Practical Hepatology ›› 2025, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (6): 954-956.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-5069.2025.06.039

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Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome induced by gynura segetum with portal vein thrombosis: A case report and literature review

Liang Shengkai, Yin Xiaochun, Zhang Feng, et al   

  1. Department of Gastroenterology, Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2025-06-16 Online:2025-11-10 Published:2025-11-13

Abstract: We reported a case of pyrrolizidine alkaloid-induced hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (PA-HSOS) complicated by portal vein thrombosis (PVT) here, and successfully dealt with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). The patient had a clear history of ingesting PA-containing herbal medicine (Gynura segetum, commonly known as Tusanqi). Initial anticoagulation therapy proved ineffective, but significant symptomatic improvement was observed following TIPS intervention. This report includes a literature review with an overview and analysis of the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic options for HSOS complicated by PVT, aiming to enhance clinicians’ understanding and management of this rare but serious entity.

Key words: Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, Pyrrolidine alkaloid, Portal vein thrombosis, Case report