who is turtle boy
Boarding a plane for the first time in his life was a big event for Didier Montalvo. The eight-year-old travelled from his home town in Colombia to the UK to meet other children struck down by the rare condition he faced. Didier was labelled 'Turtle boy' after developing a shell-like growth on his back. But three years ago the youngster underwent a life-changing operation to remove the huge mole, which weight around 20 per cent of his body weight. Didier looks in wonder after his giant mole is removed from his back (pictured right)