This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anatomy of External Ear & Pinna, Subject name: ENT
Facial nerve palsy is seen in: 
Select and explain. 
A. Seborrhoeic Otitis externa, B. Otomycosis, C. Malignant Otitis externa, D. Eczematous Otitis externa
C: Malignant Otitis externa
Answer: C: Malignant Otitis externa 
Explanation: (c) Malignant Otitis externa(Ref. Scott Brown, 8th ed., Vol 2; 1420)Malignant Otitis externa can lead to granulations and bony erosion leading to facial nerve palsy.The other options do not cause bony erosion and facial nerve palsy.