A Rare Case of Tuberculous Osteomyelitis in a Toddler: Diagnostic Clues and Management Approach.

Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the proximal tibia is an extremely rare condition in pediatric patients, often presenting as chronic pain, swelling, and nonspecific symptoms that mimic pyogenic osteomyelitis or bone tumors. We report the case of a three-year-old boy who presented with localized swelling and pain in the right proximal tibia for the past 1.5 months.