Clinical and tumor characteristics of study population
| BRAF (+) PTC (n = 48) | BRAF (−) PTC (n = 48) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean) (yr) | 46.9 ± 13.8 | 42.8 ± 12.4 | .13 |
| Sex | .27 | ||
| M | 11 (22.9) | 7 (14.6) | |
| F | 37 (77.1) | 41 (85.4) | |
| Tumor size (mean) (cm) | 1.59 ± 0.57 | 1.87 ± 1.05 | .12 |
| Central lymph node metastasis | .15 | ||
| No | 16 (33.3) | 24 (50.0) | |
| Yes | 32 (66.7) | 24 (50.0) | |
| Lateral lymph node metastasis | >.99 | ||
| No | 38 (79.2) | 38 (79.2) | |
| Yes | 10 (20.8) | 10 (20.8) |