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Binet / Rai Staging (CML)

CLL Staging: Rai and Binet systems are the clinical standards for classifying Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and predicting prognosis.

Nodal involvement

Number of Lymph Node Areas

Cervical, axillary, inguinal, liver, and spleen each count as one area if involved.

Rai Stage

0

Risk: Low

Binet Stage

A

Guidelines & Evidence

Clinical Details

Section 1

When to Use

Clinical Use

Dual staging systems used to classify Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and assist in treatment planning. Rai is more common in North America; Binet in Europe.

Section 2

Formula & Logic

Rai Classification

Stage	Clinical Features	Risk Category
0	Lymphocytosis only	Low
I	Lymphadenopathy	Intermediate
II	Splenomegaly and/or Hepatomegaly	Intermediate
III	Anemia (Hb < 11 g/dL)	High
IV	Thrombocytopenia (Plt < 100k)	High

Section 3

Pearls/Pitfalls

Binet Classification

Stage	Definition
A	< 3 areas of lymphadenopathy and no anemia/thrombocytopenia
B	≥ 3 areas of lymphadenopathy and no anemia/thrombocytopenia
C	Anemia (Hb < 10) and/or Thrombocytopenia (Plt < 100) regardless of nodal areas

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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