This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General pathology, Subject name: Pathology
Polycythemia is associated with 
Select and explain. 
A. Stomach cancer, B. Liver cancer, C. Prostate cancer, D. Renal cell cancer
D: Renal cell cancer
Answer: D: Renal cell cancer 
Explanation: Polycythemia and increased erythropoietin in a patient with chronic kidney disease. ... DIAGNOSIS: Chronic renal insufficiencycaused by obstructive hydronephrosis andaccompanied by increased erythropoietin levels of renal origin and polycythemia.