Table 5. Distribution of nodules according to the histopathological examination of the surgical specimen.

Differentiation	Values
Total number of nodules subjected to histopathological examination	201
Inconclusive	0 (0)
Benign	35 (17)
Unsuspicious	88 (44)
Mildly suspicious	64 (32)
Moderately suspicious	10 (5)
Highly suspicious	4 (2)

Variables are presented as frequency (percentage).

According to the 2017 WHO classification for tumors of the endocrine organs.

Pathologist with a minimum experience of 3 years conducted the histopathological examination.

N/A: Not applicable.