Table 2.
Nine most common physical findings on postmortem examination in 38 cases in which methadone was detected
| Finding | Number(%) of cases |
|---|---|
| Track marks | 13 (34) |
| Coronary artery disease | 9 (24) |
| Cirrhosis | 7 (18) |
| Pneumonia | 6 (16) |
| Hepatic fibrosis | 5 (13) |
| Fatty liver | 4 (11) |
| Necrotizing fasciitis | 4 (11) |
| Birefringent crystals | 4 (11) |
| HIV infection | 3 (8) |