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Correlation Between Malignant Ultrasound Features and Size with BRAFV600E Status Using Univariate Analysis
| BRAF-positive | BRAF-negative | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nodules (n) | 60 | 55 | |
| Size, mean±SD (cm) | 2.0±0.16 | 2.4±0.14 | 0.031 |
| Taller-than-wide shape | 47% | 7% | <0.001 |
| Ill-defined margin | 42% | 9% | <0.001 |
| Hypoechoic | 83% | 36% | <0.001 |
| Halo absent | 85% | 27% | <0.001 |
| Micro/macrocalcifications | 87% | 24% | <0.001 |
| Noncystic | 38% | 49% | 0.245 |
