SARCOIDOSIS IN AN AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINE AND A TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER

Background and aim: This is the second case report of sarcoidosis in a n 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 Austr alians appear to be rarely affected by sarcoidosis. However, it is com mon in people of Celtic origin, The presence of a European (Celtic) an cestor in the family tree of both individuals suggests that yet unknow n genetic factors may be important in the pathogenesis of their diseas e.