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[[Image:Metastatic adenocarcinoma - cerebellum - intermed mag.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A [[brain metastasis]]. [[H&E stain]].]] | [[Image:Metastatic adenocarcinoma - cerebellum - intermed mag.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A [[brain metastasis]]. [[H&E stain]].]] | ||
'''Metastases''' are tumours that have spread from elsewhere and are separate from the initial (primary) lesion; usually, they are an ominous finding. | '''Metastases''' are tumours that have spread from elsewhere and are separate from the initial (primary) lesion; usually, they are an ominous finding. They may also be referred to as '''secondary tumours'''. | ||
Seen from pathology, ''metastatic disease'' and ''direct extension of a tumour'' (on a biopsy) may be distinguishable. | Seen from pathology, ''metastatic disease'' and ''direct extension of a tumour'' (on a biopsy) may be distinguishable. | ||