A patient enters the emergency department (ED) with a possible basilar skull fracture.Which of the following skull projections would best demonstrate any blood present in the sphenoid sinus?

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The horizontal beam lateral projection would best demonstrate any blood present in the sphenoid sinus in the case of a possible basilar skull fracture. This is because fluid, such as blood or CSF, will settle to the most dependent portion of the skull, which in this case, includes the sphenoid sinus. The lateral projection allows the fluid to settle in this location and be visualized on the radiograph.

A Patient Enters the Emergency Department (ED) with a Possible