This is a report of 3 female patients presenting with solid and cystic papi
llary epithelial neoplasms of the pancreas (SCPEN). All 3 lesions were inci
dental findings. SCPEN is an uncommon low-grade malignant tumour that is hi
stologically distinct from ductal adenocarcinoma and islet cell tumour, occ
urs chiefly in young women, and is amenable to surgery. The cell of origin
is the subject of some debate.