Can't renal cell carcinoma cause invasion of the renal artery, obstructing blood flow (resulting in a bruit), thereby upregulating RAAS and increasing blood pressure?

For RCC: (As per UWORLD)

Symmetric bilateral lower extremity pitting edema and tortuous abdominal veins are concerning for an inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction, which, in the setting of a left-sided flank mass, suggests renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with extension into the IVC.  RCC accounts for >90% of all malignancies arising in the kidney and is highly associated with smoking.  Patients with RCC classically have a triad of flank pain, palpable mass, and hematuria, although many remain asymptomatic until the disease is advanced. RCC is a highly vascular tumor that invades the renal vein in up to 25% of cases.  IVC obstruction can occur due to intraluminal extension and thrombus formation, rather than mass effect from the tumor itself. 

The obstruction can occur acutely or gradually over time.  In chronic cases, collateral venous circulation may develop based on the site of the obstruction.  Prominent abdominal wall collateral veins, as in this patient, suggest obstruction of the upper segment of the IVC.

Just realized that renal cell carcinoma isn't the correct answer b/c it invaded the venous circulation and not the arterial. BP may not be affected as much. if RCC were the answer then then there would have been edema present and/or renal HTN.