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Case: 63
Age: 32
Before application of acetic acid: The SCJ is fully visible. No abnormal discharge is seen.
Cervix before application of acetic acid:
After application of acetic acid: A transparent faint acetowhite area with a tongue-shaped projection towards the external os is seen at the 12 o’clock position.
Cervix after application of acetic acid:
Squamocolumnar junction visibility:
Squamocolumnar junction location:
Acetowhite area:
If present, description of acetowhite area:
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Determined eligibility for ablative treatment (if HPV-positive):
Histopathology: Not done
Remarks: The transparent thin acetowhite epithelium with a tongue-shaped projection is due to squamous metaplasia. There is no distinct margin. Such changes are common and are VIA-negative.