False about gradenigo&;s syndrome is
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. (Ref: Textbook of diseases of ENT, PL Dhingra, 7th edition, pg no. 508)
Retrobulbar pain
Otitis media
Facial palsy
Petrositis
Ear