Supraclavicular foramen

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Chest radiograph for routine pre-employment check up. No complaints.

Patient Data

Age: about 25 - 30 yrs
Gender: Male
x-ray
Frontal
Frontal
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Info

A tiny lytic lesion in superior aspect of left mid third clavicle represents a foramen for the supraclavicular nerve.

Case Discussion

A supraclavicular foramen is a normal anatomical variant and incidental finding. 

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