Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: There is an opacity in the left lower lobe , most consistent with pneumonia . An 8 mm nodule seen only on the lateral view may be related to the pneumonia . There is no pleural effusion or pneumothorax . The cardiomediastinal silhouette is within normal limits .
    OUTPUT:
    
Left lower lobe pneumonia . 8 mm nodule seen only on the lateral view may be due to a vessel end - on or a nodular focus of consolidation . However , follow up chest radiograph in 4 to 6 weeks after treatment is recommended to ensure resolution of the findings .