<prompt> A patient presents with hyperacusis, loss of lacrimation and loss of taste sensation in the anterior 23rd of the tongue. Inflammation extends up to which level of facial nerveVertical partVertical part proximal to nerve to stapediusVertical part and beyond nerve to stapediusProximal to geniculate ganglion  <response>: If facial nerve inflammation extends proximal to geniculate ganglion, the clinical features are: Loss of lacrimation later may present with crocodile syndrome; hyperacusis loss of stapedial reflex; decreased salivation and loss of taste sensation on anterior 23rd tongue; paralysis of muscles of facial expression. 