Acetic acid staining of cervix shows the following, except:
Cervical polyp is a common benign tumor on the surface of the cervical canal which has tissues much like the smooth muscle cells seen in a fibroid. The polyp does not pick up active staining with aceti acid because it has mosty 'resting' cells Acetic acid used coagulate the proteins - make the area Acetowhite. Biopsy taken from this area. Acetic acid staining of cervix shows Cervical carcinoma in situ Cervical dysplasia Squamous metaplasia
Squamous metaplasia
Cervical carcinoma in situ
Cervical polyp
Cervical dysplasia
Cervical Carcinoma