A 26-year-old man presented to the office due to ear itchiness and pain. The patient notices a white fluid draining from the canal this morning. The patient is an Olympic swimmer, who has been training intensively in the last two weeks. On examination, minimal manipulation of the ear induces intense pain. During the otoscopic examination, a speculum was introduced in the meatus close to the posterior wall. During the inspection, the patient lost consciousness. Which of the following nerves is affected in the assessment?

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Eductional Objective: Most of the sensation of the external auditory canal is mediated by the mandibular nerve - a branch of the trigeminal nerve. The posterior wall of the external auditory canal sensation is mediated by the vagus nerve.

A 26-Year-Old Man Presented to the Office Due to Ear