Gradenigo&;s syndrome is characterized by all except: (A) Retro orbital pain, (B) Abducent nerve involvement, (C) Conductive deafness, (D) Positive Griesinger sign
Answer is D. Gradenigo's syndrome 1.Mastoid air cells responsible for Gradenigo's syndrome - petrous apex cells2.Triad - persistent ear discharge, external rectus palsy (6thnerve palsy) and retro orbital pain (7thnerve involvement)3.Seen in petrositis, a complication of CSOM4.Eagleton, Almoor, Ramadier & Frenker surgeries for draining petrositis abscesses(Refer: PL Dhingra, Textbook of Ear, Nose, Throat, 6thedition, pg no: 79)