Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: The lungs are clear with the exception of minimal linear atelectasis in the left lung base . The cardiomediastinal and hilar contours are unremarkable . There is no pleural effusion or pneumothorax . In the lateral view , there is a nodular focus of 1 .8 cm projecting over the posteroinferior angle of a mid thoracic vertebra and the superior segments of the lower lobes . This lesion appears to follow the contour of the vertebral body .
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Small hyperdense focus only seen in the lateral view as described above might represent an ill - defined sclerotic bony lesion versus a lung consolidation . A chest CT is recommended for further assessment . These findings were communicated to Dr ___ ___ PCP at ___ ___ ) via telephone on ___ at 10 :30 am by Dr ___ .