B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma in a 10-year-old boy with complaints of arthralgia: A case report

Lymphoma represents a common type of cancer among pediatric populations, exhibiting a range of identifiable symptoms. The aim of this study is to present a case involving a 10-year-old male patient who displayed symptoms of bone pain and arthralgia, ultimately leading to a confirmed diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. The patient was admitted to Ali Asghar Hospital in in Tehran, Iran, presenting with complaints of swelling and pain in the right wrist and right ankle that had persisted for six months. Additionally, he developed intermittent fever and bone pain as new symptoms, prompting a series of medical evaluations. Initially, the child was diagnosed with brucellosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis six months prior to the final diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Following the commencement of pharmacological treatment, the patient was discharged in stable condition and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.