BRAF and neoplasm: Univariate and multivariate Cox models were used to identify factors associated with recurrence-free survival (RFS).<h4>Results</h4>Significant differences were observed between the two groups in tumor size (p < 0.001), central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) (p = 0.009), microscopic extrathyroidal extension(mETE) (p < 0.001), and BRAF<sup>V600E</sup> mutation (p = 0.008).