If the cells were abnormal, they are put in categories, or typed, based on how severe the problem is. 1  Cells that show minor changes but the cause is unknown may be typed as ASC-US or ASC-H. 2  ASC-US stands for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance.
There is one located on each side of the oral pharynx, in the back of the throat. The function of palatine tonsils has yet to be discovered, however they are part of the immune system and are thought to assist in defending the body from respiratory infections. The palatine tonsils (what the term tonsils generally refer to) are two lymphatic tissue masses. There is one located on each side of the oral pharynx, in the back of the throat.
Palatine tonsil Location. Tonsils of this type are situated behind the cavity of the mouth. It is implanted in the lateral wall of the pharynx that is located on either side of the fauces (the passage between the pharynx and the back of the mouth) placed between the posterior and anterior pillars of the soft palate.alatine tonsil Location. Tonsils of this type are situated behind the cavity of the mouth. It is implanted in the lateral wall of the pharynx that is located on either side of the fauces (the passage between the pharynx and the back of the mouth) placed between the posterior and anterior pillars of the soft palate.