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Trio-whole exome sequencing (TrioWES) of chorionic villus biopsy revealed a 666-bp genetic deletion (chrX:48755195-49760422) in the fetus, inherited from the mother, which included <jats:italic>TIMM17B<\/jats:italic> and <jats:italic>PQBP1<\/jats:italic>. The couple opted for termination of pregnancy. During the third pregnancy, systematic fetal screening was performed in early pregnancy. An ultrasound examination at 12+1\u00a0weeks revealed a thickened NT (6.5\u00a0mm), nasal bones abnormalities and a cleft palate. Ultrasound examination at 16\u00a0weeks showed ventricular septal defect (VSD), and mild enlargement of the lateral ventricles in the fetus. Chorionic villus biopsy samples were tested for Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA), showing a 666-bp genetic deletion, inherited from the mother. The couple opted for termination of pregnancy, and the male fetus had a sunken nose and cup-shaped ears leading to a diagnosis of Renpenning syndrome. In conclusion, this emphasized the importance of early systematic pregnancy screening. 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