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International Prognostic Index for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL-IPI)

Integrates clinical, biochemical, and genetic factors to stratify survival in CLL.

International Prognostic Index for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL-IPI)
Age >65 years
Binet stage B/C (or Rai stage I-IV)
IGHV unmutated
del(17p) and/or TP53 mutation
Serum beta-2-microglobulin >3.5 mg/L
Result0 points

Low-risk group; reported 5-year overall survival ~93.2%.

Risk group
Low
5-year overall survival
93.2%

When to use

  • Stratifying expected survival at diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia using clinical, laboratory, and genetic data.

Formula

Points: age >65 = 1; Binet B/C (or Rai I-IV) = 1; IGHV unmutated = 2; del(17p)/TP53 mutation = 4; beta2-microglobulin >3.5 mg/L = 2. Total 0-10: Low 0-1, Intermediate 2-3, High 4-6, Very high 7-10.

Pearls and pitfalls

  • del(17p)/TP53 mutation carries the heaviest weight, reflecting its dominant impact on chemoimmunotherapy resistance.

References

  1. International CLL-IPI working group. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(6):779-90.