All are true for Gradenigo's syndrome except
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
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.
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