Summarize the radiology report findings into an impression within 3 sentences.
    INPUT: PA and lateral views of the chest ___ at 14 : 14 are submitted
    OUTPUT:
    
Fiducial marker in the left lower lobe opacity is no longer seen in this patient status post transbronchial biopsy in ___ which was negative for malignancy . Lungs remain hyperinflated consistent with underlying emphysema . There are patchy peripheral opacities in the left lung base and to a lesser extent in the right lung base . Overall , it appears that the opacities at the left base are slightly more confluent when compared to the prior study suggesting an ongoing infectious process . No pleural effusions . No pulmonary edema . Overall cardiac and mediastinal contours are stable . No pneumothorax .