title: Management of a bilobed testicle in a 12-year-old boy.
abstract: A bilobed testicle is an extremely rare congenital malformation, with only five cases published to date. We present the case of a 12-year-old boy with a bilobed testicle. With so few cases available, much of what is known about the management of this condition is based on cases of polyorchidism and the complications associated with this, including malignancy and torsion. Whilst surgery may play a role in some patients, uncomplicated cases can be managed conservatively. There is no long-term data on the outcome of conservative management but we propose this patient can be discharged if no further changes are identified after 18 months.
authors: Department of General Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, UK laura.halliday@doctors.org.uk.
authors: Laura J
authors: LJ
authors: Halliday