Spontaneous bilateral pneumothorax in drug addicts.
Two cases of bilateral pneumothorax are reported in drug addicts; only one such case has been previously reported. They presented ostensibly as spontaneous pneumothoraces; however, meticulous history and physical examination proved them to be traumatic. Causes of spontaneous pneumothoraces are presented. Self-injection must be considered in the clinical differential diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D008691:Methadone