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Immunocytochemistry is a powerful tool in determining the histogenesis of poorly differentiated tumours. Here, the nuclei stain strongly for myoD₁, a marker of skeletal muscle differentiation, allowing the diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma to be made with confidence.