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Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma can affect the spine, though it more commonly occurs in the brain. There are two types:

1. Primary CNS lymphoma - starts directly in the brain or spinal cord
2. Secondary CNS lymphoma - spreads from lymph nodes in other parts of the body to the spine When lymphoma spreads to bones, it Show Full Answer

Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma can affect the spine, though it more commonly occurs in the brain. There are two types:

1. Primary CNS lymphoma - starts directly in the brain or spinal cord
2. Secondary CNS lymphoma - spreads from lymph nodes in other parts of the body to the spine When lymphoma spreads to bones, it most commonly affects the spine first. This is called bone metastasis and can cause varying levels of pain that may:

- Fluctuate throughout the day
- Improve with exercise
- Worsen at night
- Become more constant as the condition progresses

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