This high power microscopic view of the thyroid with Hashimoto's thyroiditis demonstrates the pink Hürthle cells at the center and right. The lymphoid follicle is at the left. Hashimoto's thyroiditis initially leads to painless enlargement of the thyroid, followed by atrophy years later.


What would the level of thyroid stimulating hormone be as a result of thyroid atrophy?

A Low

B High