[The_Media_never_lie]

The nurses, however, dismissed her initial CT scan request and performed an ultrasound instead.

---

Seems to make sense to try ultrasound first, then progress to CT scan. The CT scan is not without risks.

CT Risk to Children

Just because Serena knows tennis doesn't mean she know medicine, or fashion.

[a fool in paradise]

In the era of medical websites, many patients (rightly or wrongly) have preconceived notions of what is wrong with them.