A MobileUnet++-based Abnormality Segmentation and Multi-scale Network Approach for Brain Tumor Classification

Tumors are a pervasive concern in modern life, driven by cellular irregularities that disrupt the orderly division necessary for healthy cell growth. However, brain tumors present unique challenges compared to tumors in other regions due to the intricacies of brain structure and function. A brain tumor occurs when cells in the cerebral cortex undergo uncontrolled proliferation. Diagnosing brain tumors, especially in their early stages is a formidable task that often relies on manual examination of medical images by radiologists or healthcare professionals. Despite various approaches to brain tumor classification, precision remains paramount while ensuring practical utility in segmentation and classification tasks. Traditional methods are often manual, time-consuming and lacking in automated classification capabilities, hampering efficient decision-making. The advent of deep learning technology has revolutionized medical image processing, particularly in the realm of brain tumor analysis. Deep learning algorithms, powered by vast datasets and computational prowess, offer remarkable capabilities in automating segmentation and classification tasks, thereby enhancing accuracy and efficiency in diagnosing brain tumors. Consequently, this study introduces a method for smart brain tumor segmentation and classification leveraging deep learning techniques. The process begins with acquiring essential images through established benchmarking techniques. These images are then processed in the abnormality segmentation phase, utilizing Mobile-Unet++ (MUnet++) for segmentation. Following segmentation, the images undergo a classification phase, where brain tumors are classified using Multi-scale Mobilenet (MMNet). To validate effectiveness of proposed technique, an efficacy study is conducted, comparing it against traditional methodologies for segmentation and classification of brain.