Sudden-Onset Diffuse Polyarthralgia in a Patient with Prior Burkitt Leukemia

Authors

• Navneet Garcha, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
• Patrick Thrasher, Corewell Health East Resident
• Roy Soto, Corewell Health East

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-18-2026

Abstract

We present a case of a 19-year-old male, with a history of Burkitt leukemia, who developed sudden-onset severe diffuse polyarthralgia of unclear etiology, resulting in significant functional decline and withdrawal from college. Initial evaluation and oncologic workup were negative. The pain was refractory to multiple therapies, requiring the use of oxycodone, which has since been tapered off. Persistent symptoms include positional orthostatic tachycardia, sleep disruption, and disabling pain. Current evaluation includes POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, rheumatologic causes, and post-viral etiologies including EBV or COVID reactivation. With this case, we will discuss the comprehensive management of refractory diffuse pain in a medically complex patient.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting, October 16-20, 2026, San Diego, CA

Recommended Citation

Garcha N, Thrasher P, Soto R. Sudden-onset diffuse polyarthralgia in a patient with prior Burkitt leukemia. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting; 2026 Oct 18; San Diego, CA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21448/presentation/9283