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Arthroscopy of the left symptomatic knee found an incomplete medial discoid meniscus, with an atypical hypertrophic posterior horn and root with a lack of rear tibial attachments. Saucerization to obtain a standard semilunar shape plus outside-in sutures to repair the horizontal tear and stabilize the meniscus\u2019s peripheral rim was performed. The asymptomatic right knee was treated conservatively. After seven months, complete resolution of the symptoms in the left knee and no worsening of symptoms in the right knee was reported.<\/jats:p> <\/jats:sec> Conclusion<\/jats:title> Bilateral discoid medial meniscus is a rare abnormality involving active young patients. The conservative treatment is the preferred option in asymptomatic patients. 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