<prompt> In malignant otitis externa, which nerve is commonly affected?AbducentFacialAuditoryVagus  <response>: Most commonly facial nerve is involved. Other cranial nerves can also be involved glossopharyngeal, vagus, spinal accessory hypoglossal, abducens, trigeminal.Ref: PL Dhingra, Diseases of Ear, Nose Throat, 7th edition, pg no. 55 