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Age: 55
HPV outcome: HPV positive
Before application of acetic acid: The cervix is not visualized clearly, because of bleeding.
Cervix before application of acetic acid:
Infective vaginal discharge: Strawberry appearance of cervix Cervicitis Polyp Bleeding on contact White patch Growth Ulcer Erosion
After application of acetic acid: An obvious growth is present. The external os is not visible and is obscured by bleeding from the growth.
Cervix after application of acetic acid:
Squamocolumnar junction visibility:
Squamocolumnar junction location:
Acetowhite area:
VIA triage outcome category:
Determine eligibility for ablative treatment:
Histopathology: Squamous cell carcinoma
Remarks: Bleeding from a growth can obscure features and make VIA assessment and interpretation difficult. In such cases, acetowhite changes may or may not be visible.