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Abstract Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency is a rare and underdiagnosed disease. It can present with clinical manifestations as early as in utero. Both genetic and metabolic testing are available to determine the presence of the disease. Key to survival is early detection and diagnosis, with dietary treatment to prevent further neurological and structural damage to the brain. We present a newborn who presented with ultrasound brain abnormalities in utero that mimicked cytomegalovirus but was diagnosed with pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency after genetic testing.