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Shaomin Yang¹, LiLi Liu², Yu Yan²

¹From the Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Third Hospital, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China (Yang, Zhang).

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|September 15, 2021

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Newly identified CIC-NUTM1 sarcomas are rare bone tumors with aggressive behavior and a tendency to affect the axial skeleton. Further research is needed to understand their distinct characteristics compared to CIC-DUX4 sarcoma.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Pathology
Genetics

Background:

CIC-NUTM1 sarcoma is a rare, newly recognized sarcoma with limited documented cases.
Its clinical, pathologic, and behavioral aspects are not well-defined, particularly in comparison to classic CIC-DUX4 sarcoma.

Observation:

Three adult cases of CIC-NUTM1 sarcoma involving the spine were analyzed.
Tumors were locally advanced, affecting bone and soft tissues without metastasis or spinal cord involvement.
Histologically, tumors showed monomorphic small to medium-sized cells with a lobulated architecture and myxoid stroma.

Findings:

Next-generation sequencing and FISH confirmed CIC-NUTM1 fusions in all three cases.
Immunohistochemistry revealed nuclear NUT staining.
The median survival was 10.7 months, indicating aggressive disease.
A review of literature (n=11) showed a predilection for axial skeleton involvement (8/11 cases).

Implications:

CIC-NUTM1 sarcomas exhibit distinct anatomic tropism for the axial skeleton.
These sarcomas demonstrate unfavorable behavior compared to classic CIC sarcoma.
Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment strategies.