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NUT carcinomas and sarcomas have highly variable cytomorphology, immunohistochemical staining profiles, and various gene partners involved in the fusion. Detecting these clinically relevant gene fusions in cytologic specimens can be particularly challenging as new diagnostic entities emerge. In cytologic specimens with a wide differential, maximizing the tissue for ancillary studies and selecting appropriate studies are critical. 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