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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: 61

  • Age: 38

  • Before application of acetic acid: The cervix appears normal. The SCJ is fully visible.

  • Cervix before application of acetic acid:  

  • After application of acetic acid: The SCJ is visible as a prominent white line between the columnar epithelium and the squamous epithelium. No acetowhite area.

  • 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: After application of acetic acid, the SCJ appears as a sharp, prominent white line at the junction between the squamous epithelium and the columnar epithelium. This is normal and is categorized as VIA-negative.





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