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CEAP Classification

The CEAP classification for chronic venous disorders is as follows:

Clinical Classification (C):

CEAP Class	Description
C0	No visible or palpable signs of venous disease
C1	Telangiectasias or reticular veins
C2	Varicose veins
C3	Edema
C4	Skin changes ascribed to venous disease
C4a	Pigmentation or eczema
C4b	Lipodermatosclerosis or atrophie blanche
C5	Healed venous ulcer
C6	Active venous ulcer

Etiologic Classification (E):

CEAP Class	Description
E	Congenital
E	Primary
E	Secondary (post-thrombotic)

Anatomic Classification (A):

CEAP Class	Description
A	Superficial veins
A	Deep veins
A	Perforating veins

Pathophysiologic Classification (P):

CEAP Class	Description
P	Reflux
P	Obstruction
P	Both reflux and obstruction