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INTRODUCTION
Brain tumors are among the most life-threatening and challenging medical conditions
affecting the human nervous system. Early and accurate detection of brain tumors plays
a crucial role in improving treatment outcomes and increasing patient survival rates.
Traditional diagnostic methods, such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans,
often require expert interpretation, which can be time-consuming and subject to human
error. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and computer vision, deep
learning has emerged as a powerful tool for medical image analysis. Among various
object detection algorithms, You Only Look Once version 8 (YOLOv8) stands out due
to its real-time detection capability, high accuracy, and efficiency. This project, “Deep
Learning-Based Approach for Brain Tumor Detection with YOLOv8,” focuses on
leveraging the YOLOv8 object detection model to automatically identify and localize
brain tumors in MRI images. The system is trained on a dataset of brain MRI scans and
is capable of detecting tumors with high precision, reducing the dependency on manual
analysis. By automating the detection process using YOLOv8, the project aims to
support radiologists and healthcare professionals in making faster and more reliable
diagnoses, ultimately contributing to better clinical decision-making and patient care.
The Increasing prevalence of brain tumors has made early and accurate diagnosis a
critical need in the medical field, as timely intervention can significantly improve
patient outcomes. Traditional diagnostic methods rely heavily on manual examination
of MRI scans by medical experts, which can be both time-consuming and prone to
error. To address this challenge, this project presents a deep learning-based approach
for brain tumor detection using YOLOv8, a state-of-the-art object detection algorithm
known for its speed and accuracy.
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By training the YOLOv8 system on annotated MRI images, the system learns to
automatically detect and localize tumors within brain scans, offering a powerful tool
for assisting radiologists in clinical diagnosis. This automated detection system not
only reduces the workload of health-care professionals but also enhances diagnostic
consistency and efficiency, making it a promising advancement in the integration of
artificial intelligence into medical imaging and health-care applications.
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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE SURVEY
YEAR 2021
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TITLE : Application of deep transfer learning for automated brain abnormality
classification using mr images
AUTHOR : M.TALO et al.,
YEAR 2019
This study explores the effectiveness of deep transfer learning techniques in automating
the classification of brain abnormalities using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Due
to the limited availability of large, annotated medical data sets, the authors employ pre-
trained models such as VGG16, ResNet, and Inception, which are fine-tuned on brain
MRI images to identify various abnormalities, including gliomas, meningiomas, and
pituitary tumors. The transfer learning approach significantly reduces the need for
extensive training and computational resources while achieving high accuracy,
sensitivity, and specificity. The paper emphasizes the advantages of using pre-trained
models, which are already adept at capturing general visual features and can be easily
adapted to the medical imaging domain. Through rigorous experiments and
evaluations, the study confirms that deep transfer learning not only accelerates the
model development process but also enhances the reliability of diagnostic systems,
making it an ideal solution for real-time clinical applications.
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TITLE : Deep learning for multigrade brain tumor classification in smart
healthcare systems a prospective survey
AUTHOR : K.MUHAMMAD et al.,
YEAR 2020
This comprehensive survey delves into the role of deep learning in the multigrade
classification of brain tumors, particularly in the context of smart health-care systems.
The paper reviews a wide range of studies that utilize convolutional neural networks
(CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), and hybrid deep architectures for
classifying brain tumors across various grades such as Grade I (benign) to Grade IV
(malignant). The survey highlights the growing interest in automating the diagnostic
process in hospitals and clinics using AI-powered tools integrated into smart health-
care infrastructure. It discusses the challenges of data imbalance, overfitting, and lack
of annotated data sets, and proposes solutions like data augmentation, transfer learning,
and ensemble learning. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the importance of model
interpretability and explain ability to build trust among medical professionals. This
survey acts as a roadmap for future research by identifying gaps and suggesting
directions for developing more robust, accurate, and clinically applicable deep learning
models for multigrade tumor classification.
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TITLE : A deep learning model based on concatenation approach for the
diagnosis of brain tumor
AUTHOR : N.NOREEN et al.,
YEAR 2020
This paper introduces a novel deep learning model that adopts a concatenation-based
strategy to improve the performance of brain tumor diagnosis using MRI scans. The
proposed method combines features extracted at different convolutional layers,
enabling the network to integrate both low-level (e.g., texture, edges) and high-level
(e.g., shape, structure) information. This fusion enhances the model’s capability to
distinguish between various tumor types and grades with high precision. The study also
emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced network depth to avoid
overfitting and ensure generalizability. By leveraging the concatenation of features
from multiple paths in the network, the system benefits from enriched representations
that lead to improved classification accuracy. Comparative experiments against
traditional CNN models and other feature fusion techniques reveal that this
concatenation approach results in faster convergence, better feature learning, and
higher diagnostic performance. The paper concludes that this model is well-suited for
deployment in medical diagnostic systems, offering both accuracy and efficiency.
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TITLE : Inception-v4, inception-res net and the impact of residual connections on
learning
AUTHOR : C.SZEGEDY et al.,
YEAR 2017
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CHAPTER 3
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 EXISTING SYSTEM
Traditional methods for brain tumor detection have often relied on Convolutional
Neural Networks (CNNs) for image classification and segmentation tasks.
These models process MRI scans to identify and localize brain tumors by learning
features from large data-sets of labeled images. CNN-based approaches have shown
promising results in medical image analysis due to their ability to capture
hierarchical features in images, such as edges, textures, and shapes.
However, while CNN’s have proven effective, they come with several challenges.
Training these models requires a substantial amount of labeled data, computational
resources, and time. Additionally, CNNs are typically limited by the computational
power available during inference, making them slower and less efficient for real-
time processing.
While CNN ‘s have reduced human error in tumor detection, their accuracy can still
be affected by data imbalance or lack of generalization to unseen or rare tumor types.
Furthermore, CNN-based models do not always provide precise localization of
tumors in MRI scans, making them less suitable for applications requiring both
detection and localization.
3.2 DISADVANTAGES
Requires large labeled data-sets for effective training, which can be difficult to
obtain.
Struggles with real-time processing due to computational limitations during
inference.
Limited tumor localization accuracy, making it less effective for precise detection
and classification.
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3.3 PROPOSED SYSTEM
The proposed system introduces YOLOv8, a more advanced deep learning model
for object detection that builds upon the foundations of CNNs but with significant
improvements.
YOLOv8 offers real-time, highly accurate tumor detection and localization by
combining CNN architectures with a unique approach to bounding box regression
and classification.
Unlike traditional CNNs, which are primarily focused on image classification,
YOLOv8 is designed for detecting objects within an image and assigning precise
bounding boxes, making it particularly suited for tumor localization.
This enables faster and more accurate identification of brain tumors in MRI scans,
improving both the detection speed and diagnostic precision.
YOLOv8’s architecture is optimized for real-time performance, allowing for quicker
processing of MRI images compared to CNN-based methods.
Furthermore, YOLOv8’s ability to generalize well across diverse datasets enhances
its scalability, enabling it to handle a broader range of tumor types, including rare
and unseen cases.
By automating both tumor detection and localization, YOLOv8 reduces the
workload of radiologists and minimizes human error, ultimately improving the
efficiency and accuracy of brain tumor diagnosis in clinical settings .
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3.4 BLOCK DIAGRAM
3.5 ADVANTAGES
Provides real-time tumor detection and localization with high accuracy.
Reduces human error and variability by automating detection and classification.
Offers scalability and generalization across diverse datasets, improving its
applicability to various tumor types.
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CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE PYTHON
IDE VS CODE
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4.3 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
Python is a relatively old language, created by Guido van Rossum. Its design began in
the late 1980s and it was first released in February 1991.
Python is considered a scripting language, like Ruby or Perl, and is often used for
creating web applications and dynamic web content. It is also supported by a number
of 2D and 3D imaging programs, enabling users to create custom plug-ins and
extensions using Python. Examples of applications that support a Python API include
GIMP, Inkscape, Blender, and Autodesk Maya.
Scripts written in Python (.py files) can be parsed and run immediately. They can also
be saved as compiled programs (.pyc files), which are often used as programming
modules that can be referenced by other Python programs.
In the late 1980s, Guido van Rossum was working with the Amoeba distributed
operating system group. He wanted to use an interpreted language like ABC (which
had simple, easy-to-understand syntax) that could also access the Amoeba system calls.
So, he decided to create A language that was extensible. This led to the design of a new
language, which was later named Python.
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No, it wasn't named after a dangerous snake. Van Rossum was a fan of a comedy series
from the late seventies. The name “Python” was adopted from the show Monty
Python's Flying Circus.
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Features of python
Python has a very simple and elegant syntax. It’s much easier to read and write
Python programs compared to other languages like: C++, Java, C#. Python makes
programming fun and allows you to focus on the solution rather than syntax.
You can freely use and distribute Python, even for commercial use. Not only can
you use and distribute software written in it, you can even make changes to the
Python’s source code.
Python has a large and active community that constantly improves the language
with each new iteration.
3. Portability
You can move Python programs from one platform to another, and run them
without any changes.
It runs seamlessly on almost all platforms including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
• If an application requires high performance. You can easily combine Python with
C/C++ or other languages.
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• This allows you to build high performance applications while retaining Python’s
simplicity and scripting capabilities something not all languages offer out of the box.
Unlike C/C++, you don’t need to worry about complex tasks like memory
management, garbage collection.
When you run Python code, it is automatically interpreted into machine language,
so you don’t need to deal with lower-level operations.
Python comes with a rich set of standard libraries that simplify programming by
reducing the amount of code you need to write.
For example: Need to connect MySQL database on a Web server? You can use
MySQLdb library using import MySQLdb .These libraries are well -tested and
widely used so you can trust their reliability.
7. Object-oriented
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Everything in Python is an object. Object oriented programming (OOP) helps you
solve complex problems in a more intuitive way.
With OOP, you can break down problems into smaller components by creating
objects that interact with one another.
Python Applications:
You can create scalable Web Apps using frameworks and CMS (Content
Management System) that are built on Python. Some of the popular platforms for
creating Web Apps are: Django, Flask, Pyramid, Plone, Django CMS.
Sites like Mozilla, Reddit, Instagram and PBS are written in Python.
There are numerous libraries available in Python for scientific and numeric
computing. There are libraries like: SciPy and NumPy that are used in general
purpose computing. And, there are specific libraries like: EarthPy for earth science,
AstroPy for Astronomy and so on.
Also, the language is heavily used in machine learning, data mining and deep
learning.
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2. Creating software Prototypes
Python is slow compared to compiled languages like C++ and Java. It might not a
good choice if resources are limited and efficiency is a must.
However, Python is a great language for creating prototypes. For example: You can
use Pygame (library for creating games) to create your game's prototype first. If you
like the prototype, you can use language like C++ to create the actual game.
Advantages of Python
Non functional concerns such as code style, debates particulary regarding the
placement of opening curly braces in code blocks -becomes irrelevant.
Whenever you’re faced with a problem and are figuring out how to do it, there will
be multiple well-documented ways.
You can become productive in Python fairly quickly even as a beginner, yet it will
serve you in industry like a champ too!
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Now what do I mean by this? The clearest example is the non-use of curly
braces—or brackets of any sort, for that matter—as code block delimiters. One of
the most debated matters of programming style in BCPL-derivative languages such
as C and Java is “indent styles”, or how to arrange those curly-brackets for
maximum readability—which happens to make absolutely no difference in how
your program actually runs. Curly braces were a BCPL invention (a precursor to
C) to help compilers—not developers. Programmer time lost on these matters of
style can now be measured in centuries. That curly braces have propagated to like
every other “serious” language is one of the biggest and saddest facts in the world
of information technology.
Ruby, Visual Basic and most non-C derivative languages instead of curly brackets
use “keywords” such as Ruby’s “def” and “end” for code blocks, instead of using
curly-brackets. Python takes it one step further and only uses a keyword only at the
beginning. The rest of the code block is contained merely by virtue of line
indenting. That white space matters is perhaps the most controversial (contrary to
most other languages) and pragmatic thing about Python—and drives plenty of
people crazy who want to dis’ Python on that basis—a position that fills with glee
those of us who’ve traded in the pain of curly brackets for the clarity of whitespace
long ago. However, the price of Python’s innovation is the required use of a colon
at the end of a function or class—the leaving-off-of-which is probably among the
largest of Python newbie mistakes.
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Benefits of Python
Key Strengths
Python's clean object-oriented design and extensive support libraries offer two to ten
fold increases in programmer productivity compared to languages like C, C++, C#,
Java, VB, and Perl.
Integration Of all types, including Enterprise Application Integration (EAI). Python
makes it easy to develop Web services, can invoke COM or CORBA components,
calls directly to and from C, C++, or Java code (via Jython), provides powerful
process control capabilities, implements all common internet protocols and data
formats, processes XML and other mark up languages, can be embedded as a
scripting language, and runs from the same byte code on all modern operating
systems.
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• Network intensive applications And complex multi-protocol network applications can
be built on Twisted, a development framework well suited to running large numbers of
concurrent network, database, and inter-process communication links within the same
process.
• Web development from simple CGI scripting to high-end web application development
with mega-frameworks such as Django and Turbogears, the Zope application server,
Plone content management system, Quixote web application framework, or a even a
home-grown solution based on Python's extensive and easy to use standard libraries.
Python provides interfaces to most databases, powerful text processing and document
processing facilities, and plays well with other web technologies.
• Numeric and scientific applications make use of the Python Imaging Library, VTK and
MayaVi 3D Visualization Toolkits, Numeric Python, Scientific Python and many other
tools available for numeric and scientific applications.
• Many of these are supported by the Enthought Python Distribution.
• Application scripting is a snap with Python's tight integration with C/C++ and Java.
• Python was designed from the ground up to be embeddable and serves as an excellent
choice as a scripting language for customization or extension of larger applications.
• Software Testing benefits from Python's strong integration and text processing
capabilities, and Python comes with its own unit testing framework.
• Desktop development using wxPython, PyQt, or PyGtk for high-quality GUI
applications. Protect your investment by basing on open technologies, with
deployment to most operating systems. Support for other GUI frameworks, such as
MFC, Carbon, Delphi, X11, Motif, and Tk, is also available.
Prototyping
• Python is quick and easy, and often results in development of the final system in
Python.
• The agile nature of the language, and the ease of refactoring code makes for rapid
development directly from the initial prototype.
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The Open Source Advantage
Image acquisition is the foundational step in the brain tumor detection process, where
MRI scans of the brain are obtained. These images serve as the primary data for the
entire system, and their quality is essential for accurate analysis.
The acquisition process involves collecting high-resolution MRI images from publicly
available data-sets or medical facilities. These images should represent diverse brain
conditions, including healthy and abnormal tissue, to provide the model with varied
and comprehensive data.
The acquired images must also be standardized in terms of format and size to ensure
consistency in processing.
This step establishes the basis for all subsequent steps, as the raw data determines the
potential for accurate tumor detection. Proper image acquisition ensures that the model
has a wide range of brain images to train on, increasing its robustness.
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4.4.2 PREPROCESSING
Preprocessing transforms the raw MRI images into a form that can be effectively
utilized by deep learning models.
This module focuses on enhancing image quality through operations such as noise
removal, contrast adjustment, resizing, and normalization.
Noise reduction ensures that irrelevant artifacts do not interfere with the tumor
detection process.
Normalization is applied to standardize pixel intensity values, allowing for consistent
input to the model.
Additionally, resizing images to a uniform size ensures that the network can process
them without complications.
Preprocessing helps in accentuating the tumor region while diminishing background
distractions, making it easier for the model to identify relevant features.
This phase is essential for improving the quality and accuracy of later stages, ensuring
that the model receives optimal input data.
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4.4.4 TRAINED MODULE
The trained module refers to the deep learning model, in this case, YOLOv8, which
has been trained on labeled MRI images. During the training process, the model
learns to detect tumor regions by adjusting its internal parameters to minimize the
prediction error.
The model is trained using annotated data, where the tumor regions are labeled,
allowing the model to learn the features that define different tumor types and their
locations.
YOLOv8, known for its high accuracy and speed, processes images in real-time,
making it ideal for clinical applications. Once the model is fully trained, it is capable
of detecting and localizing tumors in new, unseen MRI scans.
This module encapsulates the model’s learned knowledge, enabling it to perform
tumor classification and segmentation tasks accurately and efficiently.
Fine-tuning the trained model on specific tumor datasets further improves its
detection and classification capabilities.
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4.5 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
LEVEL 0
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
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4.6 SYSTEM TESTING
4.6.1 INTRODUCTION
Testing is an activity to verify that a correct system is being built and is performed
with the intent of finding faults in the system. Testing is an activity however not
restrict to being performed after the development phase is complete.
But this is to be carried out in parallel with all stages of system development stating
with requirement specification.
Testing result once gathered and evaluated provide a quality indication of software
quality and reliability as a basis for design modification if required.
System testing is the process of checking whether the development system is
working according to the original objectives and requirements.
The system should be tested experimentally with tested data so as to ensure that the
system works according to the required specification when the system is found
working tests is with actual data and check the performance.
Software testing is a critical element of software quality as assurance represents the
ultimate review of specification, design and coding.
The increasing visibility of software as a system elements and attendant cost
associated with a software failure is motivation forces for a well planned, through
testing.
The testing objectives are summarized in the following three steps. testing is the
process of executing a program with the intent of finding an error.
A good test case is on that as high probability of finding an as yet undiscovered.
A successful test is one that uncovers an as-yet-undiscovered error.
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4.6.3 TESTING PRINCIPLES
Tests should be planned long before testing being, that is planning can be as soon as
requirements model is compute.
Testing should begin in the small and progress towards testing in large.
The focuses of testing will shift progressively from programs to individual modules
and finally to the entire project.
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4.6.4.2 WHITE BOX TESTING
White box testing, sometimes called glass box testing is sets case design method
that uses the control structure the procedural design to derive test cases.
Using white box testing methods, the software engineer can derive test cases that
1. Guarantee that all independent parts with in module have been exercise at least
one.
2. Exercise all logical decisions and their true and false.
3. Execute all lops at their boundaries and within their operational bounds
4. Exercise internal data structure to ensure their validity.
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4.6.4.5 STRESS TESTING
The system is forced for testing even for the invalid data.
A large volume of data and checked whether it overcomes at that situation without
locking them from running, thus robustness of system is verified.
TOP-DOWN INTEGRATION
This method is an incremental approach to the construction of program structure
modules are integrated but moving downward through the control hierarchy
beginning with the main program module.
The module subordinates to the main program module are incorporated the structure
in either a depth are breath-first manner.
BOTTOM-UP INTEGRATION
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This method begins the construction and testing with the module at lowest level in
the program structure. Since the module are integrated from bottom-up, processing
requited for modules subordinate to given level is always available and the need for
stubs is eliminated.
The low level modules are combined with clusters that perform a specific sub
functions.
A drive, the control program of testing to coordinate, test case input and output. The
cluster is tested. Drives are removed and clusters are combined moving upward in
the program structure.
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CHAPTER 5
STEP 1: Set up and organize the visual studio &database in the PC.Open a folder
Brain/yolo/cmd file.A new window will open,enter code_.python in the given field.
STEP 2: Verify and configure a (tumor.py file),implement the program within it,and
execute it. This will launch a terminal as given below .
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Step 3: Within the given terminal window, enter the command python_tumor.py This
will initiate debug mode and generate clickable link automatically,
Proceed by clicking a link (ctrl +click).
STEP 4: A new window will open in the web browser displaying “welcome to brain
tumor detection”. Click on prediction to initiate tumor analysis.
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STEP 5: The prediction interface will appear. Select the ‘choose file’ button as given
below to proceed with file upload
STEP 6: The dataset images will be displayed.Select the image you want to analyze for
tumor detection.
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STEP 7: Once you have selected an image from the validated data set ,open it and upload
it into the specified input field.
STEP 8: Once the image is uploaded, initiate the detection process by clicking ‘detect
tumor’, the system will then automatically perform tumor detection.
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STEP 9: Finally, you will receive the prediction result, highlighting the affected region
and indicating the stage of the brain tumor.
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ACCURACY
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CHAPTER -6
FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS
While the current system using YOLOv8 demonstrates promising results in brain tumor
detection, there is significant scope for enhancement in future developments. One
potential direction is the integration of 3D MRI scans to provide more spatial context
and improve tumor localization accuracy. Additionally, incorporating a larger and more
diverse data-set can further increase the system’s robustness across various tumor types
and patient demographics. Future improvements could also include developing a
hybrid system that combines YOLOv8 with advanced segmentation networks like U-
Net for precise boundary detection. Moreover, implementing a real-time user-friendly
interface for clinicians could facilitate easier adoption in hospitals and diagnostic
centers. Finally, extending the system’s capabilities to predict tumor grade and type
could assist in more detailed treatment planning and prognosis estimation, making the
system even more valuable in clinical decision-making.
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CHAPTER 7
CONCLUSION
In our project, a deep learning-based approach utilizing the YOLOv8 system was
developed for accurate and efficient brain tumor detection from MRI images. The system
successfully leverages its real-time object detection capabilities to identify and localize
tumors with high precision. By incorporating essential steps such as preprocessing,
clustering, and feature selection, the system enhances the quality of input data and ensures
robust learning. The trained YOLOv8 system demonstrates excellent performance in
detecting tumors of varying sizes and types, contributing to faster and more reliable
diagnosis. This automated method not only reduces the workload on radiologists but also
minimizes human error, offering a promising tool in the field of medical image analysis.
Overall, the project emphasizes the potential of deep learning in transforming brain tumor
detection and supporting smarter health-care systems.
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APPENDIX
def prediction():
result_text = None
if request.method == "POST":
return redirect(request.url)
file = request.files["file"]
if file.filename == "":
return redirect(request.url)
if file:
file.save(img_path)
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# Retrieve the latest prediction folder
latest_prediction_folder = get_latest_prediction_folder(PRED_FOLDER)
if not latest_prediction_folder:
if len(detections) == 0:
else:
tumor_types = set()
tumor_types.add(tumor_name)
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