Inflammatory Aseptic Arthropathy in the Setting of COVID-19: A Case Report

INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 is among the most deleterious pandemics that the world has ever faced. It is known that SARS-CoV-2 engenders its effects by triggering a massive immune response identified as a “cytokine storm,” but the full extent of clinical manifestations of the disease is still not understood. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the first case of a patient with COVID-19 infection who developed inflammatory (IL) aseptic arthropathy. The patient is a South Asian male of Indian origin residing in the United States. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates the importance of remaining vigilant about the new and unique manners, in which COVID-19 may present itself. Providers should be aware of the possible development of IL arthropathy in patients with the disease.