A patient comes to radiology with a possible mass beneath the right clavicle.The PA and left lateral projections are inconclusive.Which additional projection/position can be taken to demonstrate this possible mass?

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The AP lordotic projection is specifically designed to project the clavicles above the apices of the lungs, providing a clearer view of the area beneath the clavicles. This makes it an effective choice for investigating a possible mass beneath the right clavicle when standard PA and lateral projections are inconclusive.

A Patient Comes to Radiology with a Possible Mass Beneath