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The world’s largest kidney stone has been removed from a patient in Sri Lanka – and it’s about the size of a grapefuit, as long as a banana and as heavy as four hamsters.

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But, the chances of developing kidney stones can be reduced by what goes into the body. ... Treatment will depend upon the size of the stone and where it’s located in the urinary tract.

The world’s largest kidney stone has been removed from a patient in Sri Lanka – and it’s about the size of a grapefuit, as long as a banana and as heavy as four hamsters.

The world’s largest kidney stone has been removed from a patient in Sri Lanka – and it’s about the size of a grapefruit, as long as a banana and as heavy as four hamsters.

The world's largest kidney stone has been removed from a patient in Sri Lanka – and it's about the size of a grapefuit, as long as a banana and as heavy as four hamsters. At 5.26 inches long and ...

By Tara Subramaniam and Duarte Mendonca, CNN (CNN) — The world’s largest kidney stone has been removed from a patient in Sri Lanka – and it’s about the size of a grapefuit, as long as a ...