Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: Intra-aortic balloon pump has been withdrawn slightly , now terminating about 4 .8 cm below the superior aspect of the aortic knob . Multifocal areas of consolidation in the lingula and both lower lobes has slightly improved , but the lingular consolidation has a rounded mass - like configuration . Of note , the lingular consolidation has not cleared since the radiograph of ___ . Exam is otherwise remarkable for pulmonary vascular congestion and minimal interstitial edema as well as a persistent small left pleural effusion .
    OUTPUT:
    
Improving multifocal pneumonia , but residual lingular consolidation has a mass - like configuration . Considering the presence of a lingular abnormality since ___ , the possibility of a malignant mass in this region should be considered , and CT may be helpful for further assessment when the patient 's condition allows . Dr . ___ has been telephoned with this result at 9 : 40 a .m . on ___ at the time of discovery .