What is the Clinical Significance of Neuron Specific Enolase?
NSE levels can be measured in serum or cerebrospinal fluid and are often elevated in patients with neuronal damage or neuroendocrine tumors. Clinically, elevated NSE levels are indicative of conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Monitoring NSE levels can aid in diagnosing these conditions, assessing the extent of neuronal damage, and evaluating treatment efficacy.
