This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous ENT, Subject name: ENT
In Stylalgia most common nerve affected is 
Select and explain. 
A. Glossopharyngeal nerve, B. Abducent nerve, C. Auditory nerve, D. Greater petrosal nerve
A: Glossopharyngeal nerve
Answer: A: Glossopharyngeal nerve 
Explanation: The patient complains of pain in tonsillar fossa and upper neck which radiates to the ipsilateral ear. It gets aggravated on swallowing. Ref: Textbook of ENT, Dhingra; 6th edition; Pg no: 272