Before application of acetic acid: Red granular columnar epithelium is visible on the ectocervix.
Cervix before application of acetic acid:
Ectropion
After application of acetic acid: No acetowhite area on the cervix. A mucus plug is seen at the external os.
Cervix after application of acetic acid:
Squamocolumnar junction visibility:
Squamocolumnar junction location:
Acetowhite area:
VIA category:
Determined eligibility for ablative treatment (if HPV-positive):
Histopathology: Not done
Remarks: The small bleeding points seen on the columnar epithelium are due to injury caused by a cotton swab during application of acetic acid. The columnar epithelium is fragile and is easily prone to trauma.