False regarding gradenigo syndrome is
Gradenigo syndrome: Consists of Ear discharge(Suppurative otitis media) Diplopia(CN IV paralysis) Retro-orbital pain(CN V involvement) (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 508)
Retrobulbar pain
Otitis media
Facial palsy
Petrositis
Ear