Before application of acetic acid: The cervix appears normal. The SCJ is fully visible around the external os.
Cervix before application of acetic acid:
After application of acetic acid: Thin milky white areas with geographical margins and arising from the SCJ are present on both the anterior and posterior lips.
Cervix after application of acetic acid:
Squamocolumnar junction visibility:
Squamocolumnar junction location:
Acetowhite area:
If present, description of acetowhite area:
Colour:
Margin:
Surface:
Location:
Size:
VIA category:
After application of Lugol’s iodine: The lesion appears patchy yellow. A few satellite lesions become prominent because of the colour contrast.
Determined eligibility for ablative treatment:
Histopathology: LSIL-CIN1
Remarks: The lesion may not be adequately covered by the largest cryotherapy probe. In such situations, treatment by multiple overlapping applications of the thermal ablation probe is preferred.