Before application of acetic acid: Multiparous cervix. Nabothian cysts are seen around the 9 o’clock position.
Cervix before application of acetic acid:
Nabothian cyst
After application of acetic acid: The SCJ is visible as a distinct white line between the pink squamous epithelium and the red columnar epithelium. The outer limit of the TZ can be delineated by the location of the nabothian cysts.
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 line-like acetowhitening at the SCJ is categorized as VIA-negative.