Whole Exome Sequencing Reveals a Novel Mutation in CUL7 in a Patient with an Undiagnosed Growth Disorder

We present the case of a 19-year-old man with a growth disorder, which was undefined, despite extensive evaluation. Whole exome sequencing demonstrated a novel homozygous frameshift mutation in CUL7 , one of the causative genes of 3-M syndrome. We discuss the utility of exome sequencing in diagnosing rare disorders.