Hepatoid adenocarcinoma (HAC) of the pancreas is a rare, highly malignant tumor with poor prognosis. This article presents the CT and MR features of HAC of the pancreas, while also reviewing the relevant literatures to succinctly summarize the underlying pathophysiological mechanism, imaging diagnosis, and differential diagnosis. The objective is to enhance the understanding of HAC of the pancreas among clinicians and radiologists.
