This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T, Subject name: Medicine
Gastic erosions are likely to be associated with the following condition except - 
Select and explain. 
A. Pernicious anaemia, B. Cor pulmonale, C. Polycythemia rubra vera, D. Hepatic cirrhosis
A: Pernicious anaemia
Answer: A: Pernicious anaemia 
Explanation: The deficiency of intrinsic factor is a consequence of the presence of atrophic body gastritis (ABG), which results in the destruction of the oxyntic mucosa, and thus, the loss of parietal cells, which normally produce chlorhydric acid as well as intrinsic factor.leading to pernicious Anemia Ref Davidson edition23rd pg808