When patients report intermittent symptoms, this is most likely secondary to the presence of a partial obstruction. Patients can function with a partial obstruction without symptoms until the remaining lumen of the duct becomes obstructed by mucous plug.
When patients report intermittent symptoms, this is most likely secondary to the presence of a partial obstruction. Patients can function with a partial obstruction without symptoms until the remaining lumen of the duct becomes obstructed by mucous plug.