Malignant otitis externa affects which Cranial nerve:: (A) 7th, (B) 8th, (C) 9th, (D) 10
Answer is A. Ans. (a) 7thRef: Dhingra's ENT 6th edJ 52-53* Malignant otitis externa is an inflammatory condition caused by pseudomonas infection usually in elderly diabetic & those on immune-compromised drugs.* Facial nerve paralysis is common.