Supraclavicular foramen

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Well-corticed lucency projects over the superior aspect of the distal-third of the right clavicle, in keeping with a supraclavicular foramen.

Lungs and pleural spaces are clear. Cardiomediastinal contour is normal allowing for rotation. VP shunt tubing noted. 

Case Discussion

Supraclavicular foramen is a normal anatomical variant and is an incidental finding. 

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