This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Ear, Subject name: ENT
Which of the following is false regarding malignant otitis externa? 
Select and explain. 
A. ESR is useful in the monitoring of response to antibiotics, B. Sensorineural hearing loss is common presentation, C. Common in diabetics, D. Granulation tissue in external ear canal
B: Sensorineural hearing loss is common presentation
Answer: B: Sensorineural hearing loss is common presentation 
Explanation: (b) Sensorineural hearing loss is common presentation(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 2118)Invasion of inner ear to result into SN hearing loss is unusual and if it all occurs, will be a very late feature.