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Case: 172
Age: 54
Before application of acetic acid: The cervix has an irregular surface and bleeds on contact.
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: Dense acetowhitening with areas of erosion is seen. Surface irregularity is obvious.
Cervix after application of acetic acid:
Squamocolumnar junction visibility:
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Determined eligibility for ablative treatment:
Histopathology: Squamous cell carcinoma
Remarks: A nodular growth with raised dense acetowhite areas and contact bleeding is indicative of invasive cancer, and the woman should be promptly referred for diagnosis and management.