title: Computed tomography findings in squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas.
abstract: This case illustrates previously unreported computed tomography findings in a primary pancreatic squamous cell carcinoma, an unusual pancreatic malignancy. With bolus injection of intravenous contrast, attenuation of this tumor increased from 35 to 61 Hounsfield units, a finding not typical for pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Fajardo
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Yoshino
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Chernin
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000473:pathology; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed