[Cystadenoma of the pancreas: presentation of 3 new cases]

The authors contribute three new cases of pancreatic cystadenoma, two of the mucinous variety and one microcystic-serous, to the series of cases that have appeared in the recent literature. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a correct surgical strategy in the approach to the problem of cystic pancreatic tumors. The importance of microscopic study of the varieties of cystadenoma and their possible prognostic implications are considered.