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The cutoff value, sensitivity, specificity, and AUC of NSE in predicting the HM in metastatic lung cancer.
| Factor | Cutoff value | Sensitivity | Specificity | AUC | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSE | 23.2 | 43.3% | 73.9% | 0.58 | 0.023 |
Note: the sensitivity and specificity were calculated at the point of Youden's index. P < 0.05 indicates statistical significance. Abbreviations: AUC: area under the curve; NSE: neuron-specific enolase; HM: hepatic metastasis.
