Demonstration of Infectious Transgression Through the Skull Base Occurring 9 Years After Pituitary Adenoma Resection

This case demonstrates the fact that patients with pituitary lesions who have foreign material used for surgical closure can present with infections many years after the initial intervention. Furthermore, with appropriate clinical diagnosis and treatment, the reactive inflammation caused by sellar infection is reversible. We review the literature regarding the risk factors and management strategies for delayed postoperative sellar infections.