This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Pharynx, Subject name: ENT
Pain of stylalgia is mediated through which nerve? 
Select and explain. 
A. 9th cranial nerve, B. 10th cranial nerve, C. 11th cranial nerve, D. 12th cranial nerve
A: 9th cranial nerve
Answer: A: 9th cranial nerve 
Explanation: ANSWER: (A) 9th cranial nerveREF: Dhingra 4th ed page 287Repeat ENT 2013 Session 1Unrecognized elongation of styloid process, a calcified stylohyoid ligament can compress the Glossopharyngeal nerve producing a neuralgic pain in the throat brought about by swallowing often radiating to the ear. This is known as Eagle's syndrome (Stylalgia).