Which type of gout is seen in a patient who is on treatment of CML?
High-Yield Explanation
Secondary gout is related to medications or conditions that cause hyperuricemia, such as the Myeloproliferative diseases or their treatment. Causes of secondary gout: Lymphoproliferative/myeloproliferative disorders Chronic hemolytic anemias Secondary polycythemia Severe exfoliative psoriasis Gaucher's disease Cytotoxic drug High purine diet