All are true for Gradenigo's syndrome except: (A) It is associated with conductive hearing loss, (B) It is caused by an abscess in the petrous apex, (C) It leads to involvement of the cranial nerve V and VI, (D) It is characterised by retro-orbital pain
Answer is A. 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.