All are true for Gradenigo's syndrome except
Gradenigo&;s syndrome consists of: Ear discharge (suppurative otitis media) Diplopia (CN VI paralysis) Retro-orbital pain (CN V) involvement. It is due to petrositis - a complication of otitis media.
It is associated with conductive hearing loss
It is caused by an abscess in the petrous apex
It leads to involvement of the cranial nerve V and VI
It is characterised by retro-orbital pain
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