Classification of Brain Tumors: A Comparative Approach of Shallow and Deep Neural Networks

Abstract

Brain tumors can be generated anywhere in the brain, with an extensive size range and morphology that makes it challenging to identify and classify. Classifying brain tumors is essential for developing personalized treatment plans. Different types of brain tumors have different responses to treatment, and an accurate classification can help medical professionals develop treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Therefore, this case study aimed to classify T1-weighted contrast-enhanced images of three types of tumors through various approaches, from shallow neural networks to fine-tuning deep neural networks trained. Comparing shallow and deep neural network approaches could help to understand the trade-offs between their performance, interoperability, interpretability, benefits, limitations, scopes, and overall, choosing the best method for a given problem.