Papillary cystic neoplasm of the pancreas: report of two cases of a surgically curable tumor.

This is a report of two cases of papillary cystic neoplasm of the pancreas, a recently described, relatively benign tumor of the pancreas that occurs predominantly in young women. The clinical presentation, radiographic features, and gross and microscopic pathologic findings along with immunohistochemical and electron microscopic studies are described. A brief review of the literature is cited and surgical significance is discussed.