All the following are features of Gradenigo's syndrome except:: (A) Flushing of skin over parotid, (B) Retro orbital pain, (C) VI nerve palsy, (D) Persistent ear discharge
Answer is A. Ans: A (Flushing of skin over parotid) Ref: Diseases of the Ear Nose and Throat by PL Dhingra.5th edn .2010.pg 89Explanation:Gradenigo's syndromeIntratemporal complication of atticoantral type of CSOMDue to petrositisConsists of a Triad which is -Diplopia due to 6th CN palsyDeep retro orbital pain due to 5th CNPurulent ear dischargeDiagnosis can be made by CT scan or MRI scansTreatment; modified radical or radical mastoidectomy along with IV antibioticsOther Intra temporal complications areMastoiditisFacial nerve palsyLabrynthitis