<prompt> Colposcopy is used to visualize all except: March 2005Upper 23rd endocervixLower 13rd endoCervixLateral fornixVault of vagina  <response>: Ans. A: Upper 23rd endocervix Colposcopy is used to identify or rule out the existence of any precancerous conditions in the cervical tissue. If a Pap test shows abnormal cell growth, colposcopy is usually the first follow-up test performed. Colposcopy may also be performed if the cervix looks abnormal during a routine examination. It may be suggested for women with genital was and for diethylstilbestrol DES daughters women whose mothers took the anti-miscarriage drug DES when pregnant with them. Colposcopy is used in the emergency depament to examine victims of sexual assault and abuse and document any physical evidence of vaginal injury. 