Sonomammographic manifestations of mammographically detectable breast microcalcifications.

The sonographic appearances of ten breast carcinomas associated with microcalcifications were reviewed. None of the clusters of microcalcifications were visualized sonographically. All of the tumors were seen on sonomammography as either solid mass lesions or areas of acoustical shadowing.

The treatment of severe pancreatic pain.

The management of four patients with severe pancreatic pain is discussed. Bilateral coeliac plexus block with alcohol gave effective pain relief to the three patients with pancreatic carcinoma and the one patient with acute pancreatitis. The treatment of the pain of acute and chronic pancreatitis is reviewed.