Sir, The recent paper of Siristatidis and Bhattacharya (2007) argues that the term unexplained infertility (UI) appears sustainable from a clinical and practical perspective, in spite of some fuzziness. I agree with this conclusion having in mind complicated multi-step processes of gametogenesis, meiosis and fertilization. The UI term leaves a door open for diverse unexpected scenarios of repro...

Cet article aborde, dans une perspective stylistique, le célèbre ton balzacien, qui s’inscrit cadre d’une énonciation narratoriale polyphonique faite de ruptures, discours et contre-discours. On verra qu’il est possible retrouver, Le Cousin Pons, organisation énonciative romanesque a été analysée par la critique balzacienne (variété des du narrateur, implication narrateur) mais que sérieux cett...

The effect of consanguinity on fetal growth and development was studied in 3700 consecutive births (live and stillborn); 26% of the total births were to consanguineous couples. Hindus had a higher frequency of consanguineous marriages, uncle-niece unions being the commonest type, whereas Moslems preferred first cousin marriages. The incidence of congenital malformations was 39.1/1000 births wit...

To cite: Behera V, Behera MK, Chauhan R, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014205296 DESCRIPTION A 15-year-old boy presented with progressive proximal weakness of the lower limbs starting at 4 years of age followed by involvement of the upper limbs. He is the product of a consanguineous marriage; he had a family history of similar disease in ...

H syndrome is an autosomal recessive genodermatosis with reports dating back to the last decade. This syndrome is caused by mutations in the SCL29A3 gene. The clinical characteristics of this syndrome consist of dermatological manifestations, including hyperpigmented, hypertrichotic, and indurated patches and plaques. It affects various systems by causing heart anomalies, hepatosplenomegaly, hy...