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5 Assistant Professor, CSE, Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology, JNTUH, Mangalpally, RR(Dt), India
Brain tumors are a critical global health issue, often resulting in high
mortality and severe neurological deficits if not detected early. Traditional MRI-based
diagnosis is manual, time-consuming, and error-prone. This project leverages
MobileNet-V2— a lightweight, efficient CNN architecture— optimized for mobile and
resource-constrained environments, to enable automated brain tumor detection from
MRI scans. Using transfer learning, the pre-trained model is fine-tuned on a curated
dataset to achieve high classification accuracy. A web-based interface facilitates
real-time image upload and diagnosis, enhancing accessibility and efficiency. This
approach aims to support rapid, accurate, and scalable diagnostics, particularly in
remote or under-resourced healthcare settings.
1. INTRODUCTION:
"Brain Tumor Detection Using MobileNet-V2(Deep Learning)" system aims to address the
limitations of existing brain tumor detection methods by leveraging state-of-the-art deep learning
techniques, specifically the MobileNet-V2 architecture. The system will offer an automated and
efficient solution for detecting brain tumors from MRI scans, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and
usability
Among the myriad challenges faced by medical professionals, the timely and accurate detection of
brain tumors stand as a pivotal task, with profound implications for patient outcomes and survival
rates. In response to this imperative, the project on brain tumor detection utilizing MobileNet-V2, a
state-of-the-art deep learning architecture, alongside a user-friendly interface, emerges as a beacon
of innovation and progress.
At its core, this project embodies a dual commitment: to harness the power of cutting-edge
artificial intelligence for medical imaging analysis and to streamline this capability through an
intuitive user interface, thus empowering healthcare practitioners with unprecedented tools for early
detection and diagnosis. By leveraging the robust capabilities of MobileNet-V2, renowned for its
efficiency and accuracy in image classification tasks, the project endeavors to transcend the
limitations of traditional diagnostic methodologies, offering a novel approach that holds the promise
of heightened sensitivity and specificity in identifying potential brain tumors.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW:
Brain tumors are among the most serious and life-threatening forms of neurological disorders. They
can lead to a range of complications including severe headaches, vision problems, seizures, and
cognitive impairment. In many cases, especially malignant tumors, early detection is critical to
improving survival rates and ensuring effective treatment. However, despite advances in medical
technology, brain tumor detection continues to rely heavily on manual inspection of MRI scans by
radiologists, which is often time-consuming, prone to human error, and subject to variability in
interpretation.
capturing the subtle textural differences between tumor types, making their approach ideal for
projects constrained by compute or data[2].
3. OBJECTIVES / AIMS :
The primary objective of this project is to develop an intelligent, efficient, and accessible system for
the automatic detection of brain tumors from MRI images using deep learning techniques. This
system aims to support medical professionals by offering fast, accurate, and reliable diagnostic
assistance, particularly in settings where expert radiologists may not be readily available.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE:
MobileNet-V2 Architecture:
The MobileNet-V2 architecture is chosen for its efficiency, effectiveness, and suitability for
deployment on mobile devices. Its lightweight design and low computational requirements make it
ideal for real-time brain tumor detection applications.
Transfer Learning:
Transfer learning is employed to adapt the pre-trained MobileNet-V2 model to the brain tumor
detection task. By leveraging features learned from a large-scale image dataset, the model can
quickly learn to identify tumor-related patterns in MRI images with minimal training data.
Presentation Layer
This layer enables user interaction through a web-based interface developed using Gradio. It allows
users to upload MRI images and view real-time classification results. The interface is designed for
accessibility across devices, including mobile, and displays predicted tumor type or “No Tumor”
along with associated class probabilities, offering intuitive interaction for healthcare professionals
and non-technical users alike.
Application Layer
The application logic resides here, acting as a bridge between the user interface and the deep
learning model. Implemented in Python, this layer handles:
Image Preprocessing:
Resize to 128× 128 pixels
Convert grayscale to 3-channel RGB using tf.image.grayscale_to_rgb()
Normalize pixel values to [0, 1]
Perform optional data augmentation (flips, rotations, brightness/contrast)
Dataset Splitting:
80% for training, 20% for validation
Prediction Handling:
Receives user-uploaded image
Applies preprocessing
Forwards data to the model for prediction
Returns class label and probabilities to the UI
Model Layer
This is the core of the system responsible for image classification. It uses MobileNet-V2, a
lightweight CNN architecture optimized for mobile and edge deployment.
Key Steps:
Dataset
Source: Kaggle Brain Tumor Classification Dataset
3,264 PNG images across four classes:
Glioma (926), Meningioma (937), Pituitary (901), No Tumor (500)
Transfer Learning Approach
Load MobileNetV2 pretrained on ImageNet (include_top=False)
Freeze base layers during initial training
Add custom layers:
GlobalAveragePooling2D
Dense output layer with softmax for 4-class prediction
Fine-tune with a low learning rate (e.g., 1e-5) for improved accuracy
Training Configuration
Loss: categorical_crossentropy
Optimizer: Adam
Metrics: Accuracy, AUC
Batch Size: 32
Epochs: 10+ with early stopping based on validation loss
Evaluation Metrics
Accuracy: 81%
Precision: 81.4%
Recall: 81%
F1-score: 80.9%
ROC AUC: 88.1%
Cohen’ s Kappa: 0.62
Class-wise:
Step 1: Input
Load the brain MRI dataset from Kaggle:
Brain Tumor MRI Dataset by Masoud Nickparvar
The dataset contains 3,264 labeled MRI images, categorized into:
Glioma Tumor – 926 images
Meningioma Tumor – 937 images
Pituitary Tumor – 901 images
No Tumor – 500 images
All images are in PNG format, originally grayscale, and later resized and converted for model
compatibility.
Step 9: Output
Real-time output includes:
Predicted label (e.g., “Pituitary Tumor” )
Probability for each class
Heatmap using Grad-CAM (optional) for model interpretability
Dataset Description
The dataset by Masoud Nickparvar contains 4 categories of brain MRIs, stored as labeled image files.
It is suitable for supervised deep learning tasks and widely adopted for medical imaging research in
brain tumor classification.
File Format: PNG
Image Type: T1-weighted brain MRIs
Label Distribution: Balanced across tumor types with fewer non-tumor cases
Resolution: Varies, standardized to 128× 128
5. RESULTS / FINDINGS
After training and evaluation, the MobileNet-V2 model achieved:
Metric Score
Accuracy 81%
Precision 81.4%
Recall 81%
Metric Score
F1-score 80.9%
ROC AUC 88.1%
Cohen’ s Kappa 0.62
Class-wise Performance:
Tumor classes: Precision 85%, Recall 75%
No Tumor class: Precision 78%, Recall 87%
Visualization:
Grad-CAM heatmaps successfully highlighted tumor regions
Enhanced trust and explainability for clinical users
The first chart compares precision, recall, and F1-score across both classes, giving a clearer view of
how the model behaves on each label. The second chart presents the overall scores, including
accuracy, ROC AUC, and Cohen Kappa, to provide a consolidated view of model performance.
Confusion matrix:
These visuals help in identifying strengths and areas for improvement. For example, the disparity
between precision and recall for individual classes could guide us in fine-tuning thresholds or
6. CONCLUSION / SUMMARY:
interface facilitates ease of use by healthcare professionals, allowing them to upload MRI images
and receive near real-time diagnostic feedback without requiring extensive technical expertise.
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