BRAF and neoplasm: The aims of this study were to analyze: (i) The distance of the mPTC from the thyroid capsular surface; (ii) whether this distance correlates with relevant clinicopathologic parameters, including tumor subtype and BRAF V600E status, characteristics of tumor growth, and microscopic appearance of the tumor; and (iii) what is the potential impact of the site of origin of the mPTC with respect to the thyroid capsule on risk stratification.