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All are true for Gradenigo's syndrome except

It is associated with conductive hearing loss

It is caused by an abscess in the petrous apex

It leads to involvement of the cranial nerve V and VI

It is characterised by retro-orbital pain

High-Yield Explanation

Gradenigo&;s syndrome consists of: Ear discharge (suppurative otitis media) Diplopia (CN VI paralysis) Retro-orbital pain (CN V) involvement. It is due to petrositis - a complication of otitis media.

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