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We aim to summarize its clinical manifestations, diagnostic process, treatment, and follow-up outcomes in order to improve clinical understanding of this disease.Case Presentation:A retrospective analysis was performed on a male infant who was treated at Jinhua Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital in 2020. The patient presented at one month of age with sleep disturbances, delayed motor development, and intermittent upward deviation of the eyes. Genetic testing identified two heterozygous pathogenic variants in the tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) gene. Among them, the c.738-2A&gt;G variant was not recorded in the Exome Aggregation Consortium (ExAC), Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD), or 1000 Genomes Asian population databases. During follow-up, the patient was also found to have comorbid ASD.Results:Genetic testing confirmed biallelic TH mutations, establishing the diagnosis of infantile DRD. The patient exhibited marked clinical response to levodopa\/benserazide, though dose titration was required with growth.Conclusion:For infants with unexplained sleep disorder accompanied by delayed motor development, genetic testing should be performed as early as possible to facilitate the identification of the root cause and implement timely treatment. 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