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A 45-year-old man comes to the clinic with skin lesions over his trunk, abdomen, and face. The patient also notes significant weight loss over the last six months. Past medical history is significant for gastroesophageal reflux disease, alcoholic cirrhosis, and esophageal varices. The patient was admitted two months ago for bleeding esophageal varices and underwent endoscopic variceal ligation. The patient is sexually active with men and women and uses condoms inconsistently. The patient uses intravenous drugs, including morphine, and consumes alcohol regularly. Temperature is 36.6°C (98.0°F), pulse is 99/min, respirations are 20/min, and blood pressure is 120/75 mmHg. Physical examination reveals anterior and posterior cervical lymphadenopathy. Oral examination reveals white mucosal plaques that cannot be scraped off easily. Skin lesions on the right arm are depicted below. This patient’s clinical presentation suggests which of the following underlying conditions?
 
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