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The gene that encodes D-BP was <jats:italic>HSD17B4<\/jats:italic>, which is located in chromosome 5q23.1.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Case Presentation:<\/jats:bold> We report the first case of D-BPD in a Chinese patient with neonatal onset. Cosmetic malformations, severe hypotonia and seizures are prominent. The blood bile acid profile showed increased taurocholic acid, glycocholic acid, and taurochenodeoxycholic acid. Very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) revealed significant increases in hexacosanoic acid (C26:0), tetracosanoic acid\/docosanoic acid (C24:0\/C22:0), and hexacosanoic acid\/docosanoic acid (C26:0\/C22:0). Cranial MRI revealed bilateral hemispheric and callosal dysplasia, with schizencephaly in the right hemisphere. EEG showed loss of sleep\u2013wake cycle and epileptiform discharge. Other examinations include abnormal brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) and temporal pigmented spots on the optic disc in the right eye. After analysis by whole-exome sequencing, heterozygous c.972+1G&amp;gt;T in the paternal allele and c.727T&amp;gt;A (p.W243R) in the maternal allele were discovered. He was treated with respiratory support, formula nasogastric feeding, and antiepileptic therapy during hospitalization and died at home due to food refusal and respiratory failure at the age of 5 months.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold> Whole-exome sequencing should be performed in time to confirm the diagnosis when the newborn presents hypotonia, seizures, and associated cosmetic malformations. There is still a lack of effective radical treatment. Supportive care is the main treatment, aiming at controlling symptoms of central nervous system like seizures and improving nutrition and growth. The disease has a poor outcome, and infants often die of respiratory failure within 2 years of age. 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