Squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas

We present the case of a 76 year old Asian male who presented with abdomina l pain, weight loss and an abdominal mass. Further evaluation by histopatho logy revealed a squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) of the pancreas. A review of the English literature confirms the rare occurrence of pure SqCC of the pa ncreas. We discuss the prevailing theories as to its etiology and the unusu al radiographic appearance of our case.