Table 1.

Categorization of Incorrect Responses and Potential Significance

Group	Definition	Significance
A	Correct (target) interpretation	N/A
B	Incorrect interpretation as benign thyroid nodule	• Potential false negative for neoplasms • False negative for malignancies
C	Incorrect interpretation as thyroid neoplasm	• N/A for neoplasms • Probable second surgical procedure for malignancies
D	Malignant diagnosis with incorrect interpretation	• Unnecessary thyroidectomy for benign neoplasms • Minimal for most malignancies
E	Most common incorrect interpretation	N/A