CEAP classification of chronic venous insufficiency assigns C2 status to which clinical finding?
- A Oedema without varicose veins
- B Varicose veins (>3 mm diameter in standing position) ✓
- C Telangiectases and reticular veins only
- D Active venous ulcer
Correct answer: B. Varicose veins (>3 mm diameter in standing position)
Explanation
CEAP clinical classification: C0 = no visible disease; C1 = telangiectases/reticular veins; C2 = varicose veins (tortuous veins ≥3 mm diameter in standing); C3 = oedema; C4 = skin changes (pigmentation, eczema, lipodermatosclerosis); C5 = healed venous ulcer; C6 = active venous ulcer. C2s denotes symptomatic C2 disease.
Reference: Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 27th ed.
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