uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum

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A pre-hospital team attends a 25-year-old male at a gym who has developed sudden severe chest pain during heavy bench pressing. He felt a 'pop' in his left shoulder area. He now has swelling in the left neck and left anterior chest. Crepitus is palpable over the left chest and neck. His SpO2 is 97% and he is haemodynamically stable. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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