Questions about my crohn's disease...help!?

I'm trying to understand this disease! I hope I can get some insight from people here.

What is the cecum showing chronic colitis with granulomas?

My biopsies of my colon suggested granuloma formation. What is a granuloma?

My transverse colon has granulomas.

What is a renal cyst?

Apparent dilation of the left intrahepatic biliary system?

My first Upper Gi Endocscopy showed barrett's esophagus w/biopsy.
Gastritis. I'm having another the end of the month.
Gastric body *inflammation.

I have more questions but I don't think I should post too much in one.

Thanks for all responders!

A granuloma is a group of epithelioid macrophages surrounded by a lymphocyte cuff. As for the renal cyst that is just a symptom of Crohns, don't worry you are not alone and don't stress, it is never as bad as it sounds.

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