However, statistically there is no significant association of LN-prRLN metastasis with the tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage, the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration, previous and concomitant thyroid disorders, BRAF mutation, and contralateral cervical compartment lymph node status (P > 0.05) (Table 2). Here, BRAF is linked to thyroid gland disorder.