Which radiographic projection would be most helpful in differentiating prominent calcification of the first costal cartilage from apical lung mass?

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The apical lordotic projection is a specialized view of the lung apex, where the patient leans back to create an angle between the clavicles and the thorax. This view can help to differentiate calcification of the first costal cartilage from an apical lung mass by allowing better visualization of the structures in the apex of the lung. The other projections listed may not provide as clear or specific of an image of the area in question.

Which Radiographic Projection Would Be Most Helpful in Differentiating Prominent