Development of a national pathology training system using digital pathology and SNOMED-CT.

McGenity, C.; Cratchley, A.; Aldridge, J.; Sayers, C.; Campbell, WS.; Dash, RC.; Flanagan, AM.; Sebire, N.; Wright, A.; Akhtar, W.; Treanor, D.

Development of a national pathology training system using digital pathology and SNOMED-CT.

All Authors

McGenity, C.

Cratchley, A.

Aldridge, J.

Sayers, C.

Campbell, WS.

Dash, RC.

Flanagan, AM.

Sebire, N.

Wright, A.

Akhtar, W.

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LTHT Author

McGenity, Clare
Cratchley, Alyn
Wright, Alexander
Akhtar, Waseem
Treanor, Darren

LTHT Department

Pathology
Histopathology
National Pathology Imaging Cooperative
Research & Innovation

Non Medic

Digital Pathology Systems Lead

Publication Date

2025

Item Type

Journal Article

Abstract

Introduction: Digital pathology is an important resource in modern pathology education, with many examples of large databases of educational cases now available online. However, there remains a lack of standardization in retrieval and categorization of cases for training within and between institutions. Methods: Over 1600 teaching terms applicable to histopathology were developed and mapped to corresponding SNOMED CT terms to create a large directory of teaching cases. This was then integrated as a pre-defined list into a clinical PACS system for a national digital pathology project covering multiple hospitals and pathology training programs. Results: This resource allows easy allocation of teaching term labels to cases with educational value. A substantial catalog of educational cases has been generated already, with ongoing efforts to expand this with cases from routine clinical practice. The catalog is fully searchable by term for use in training and examinations. Conclusions: A large directory of digital pathology teaching cases was developed with associated corresponding SNOMED CT terms. The directory of terms will be shared with other healthcare providers to expand its use and utility.