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'''Metastases''' are usually an ominous finding.  They are not always obvious when in encounter; thus, they should be considered with every diagnosis of a [[cancer|malignant tumour]].
[[Image:Metastatic adenocarcinoma - cerebellum - intermed mag.jpg|right|250px|A [[brain metastasis]]. [[H&E stain]].]]
'''Metastases''' are usually an ominous finding.  They are not always obvious when encountered; thus, ''metastasis'' should be considered with every diagnosis of a [[cancer|malignant tumour]].


'''''[[Cancers of unknown primary]]''''' are dealt with in the ''[[cancer]]'' article. A general approach to undifferentiated tumours is given in the ''[[basics]]'' article under the heading '''''[[modified general morphologic DDx of malignancy]]'''''.
'''''[[Cancers of unknown primary]]''''' are dealt with in the ''[[cancer]]'' article. A general approach to undifferentiated tumours is given in the ''[[basics]]'' article under the heading '''''[[modified general morphologic DDx of malignancy]]'''''.