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Sarcoidosis in an Australian aborigine and a Torres Strait Islander
1Department of Thoracic Medicine, Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
Abstract
Background And Aim:
This is the second case report of sarcoidosis in an Australian Aborigine and the first in a Torres Strait Islander. The Australian Aborigine had atypical superior mediastinal lymphadenopathy and uveitis while the Torres Strait Islander had persistent pulmonary disease requiring oral corticosteroids.
Conclusions:
Indigenous Australians appear to be rarely affected by sarcoidosis. However, it is common in people of Celtic origin. The presence of a European (Celtic) ancestor in the family tree of both individuals suggests that yet unknown genetic factors may be important in the pathogenesis of their disease.