Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: The 1 - 2 cm round opacity projecting over the superior thoracic spine on lateral views which likely correlates to an osteophyte or an apical lung nodule . This opacity may have been present on chest x-ray from ___ . The ascending aorta is torturous and dilated . No pleural effusions . No pneumonia . No pulmonary edema . No pneumothorax . Normal hilar and mediastinal contours .
    OUTPUT:
    
A possible lung nodule , more likely an osteophyte , should be better evaluated with apical lordotic chest x-ray views .