In malignant otitis externa, which nerve is commonly affected?: (A) Abducent, (B) Facial, (C) Auditory, (D) Vagus
Answer is B. Most commonly facial nerve is involved. Other cranial nerves can also be involved (glossopharyngeal, vagus, spinal accessory hypoglossal, abducens, trigeminal).Ref: PL Dhingra, Diseases of Ear, Nose & Throat, 7th edition, pg no. 55