All the following are features of Gradenigo's syndrome except:
Ans: A (Flushing of skin over parotid) Ref: Diseases of the Ear Nose and Throat by PL Dhingra.5th edn .2010.pg 89Explanation:Gradenigo's syndromeIntratemporal complication of atticoantral type of CSOMDue to petrositisConsists of a Triad which is -Diplopia due to 6th CN palsyDeep retro orbital pain due to 5th CNPurulent ear dischargeDiagnosis can be made by CT scan or MRI scansTreatment; modified radical or radical mastoidectomy along with IV antibioticsOther Intra temporal complications areMastoiditisFacial nerve palsyLabrynthitis
Flushing of skin over parotid
Retro orbital pain
VI nerve palsy
Persistent ear discharge
CSOM and its Complications