The surgical procedure helped drain the abscess. However, the infection was still raging a week later, which led to a secondary surgery. Years later, he still has a scar on his neck.

Many of us crack our necks to relieve some tension without thinking twice about it -- but is that actually harmful to us?

An 86-year-old woman with a complex history that included multinodular goiter presented with neck swelling and dysphagia. A tender submandibular mass was present. A diagnosis was made.