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Atlas of visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid for screening, triage, and assessment for treatment

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  • Case: 156

  • Age: 31

  • Before application of acetic acid: Thick cheesy white discharge sticking to the surface of the cervix is suggestive of candidiasis.

  • 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: There is an acetowhite area occupying the entire posterior lip, although the margin is distinct in part of it.

  • 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:  

  • Determined eligibility for ablative treatment:  

  • Histopathology: LSIL-CIN1

  • Remarks: The acetowhite areas far away and detached from the SCJ are flat condylomata caused by infection with low-risk HPV types. Management of candidiasis is suggested.





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