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The co-occurrence of these diseases may be explained by genetic predispositions, immune dysregulation, and environmental factors that enhance malignancy risk. In active sarcoidosis, chronic inflammation and granuloma formation induce the production of cytokines that can contribute to lymphoma development. The role of macrophage polarization is also discussed. Immunosuppressive treatment prescribed in sarcoidosis patients, particularly corticosteroids and biological agents, may increase the susceptibility to lymphoproliferative malignancies. 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