A review of deep learning for brain tumor analysis in MRI
2025

Deep Learning for Brain Tumor Analysis in MRI

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Author Information

Author(s): Dorfner Felix J., Patel Jay B., Kalpathy-Cramer Jayashree, Gerstner Elizabeth R., Bridge Christopher P.

Primary Institution: Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Conclusion

Deep learning has the potential to significantly improve the analysis of brain tumors in MRI, enhancing diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring.

Supporting Evidence

  • Deep learning models can automate and improve the accuracy of tumor segmentation from MRI scans.
  • Public datasets have enabled researchers to train deep learning models on diverse data.
  • Deep learning can predict tumor characteristics and patient outcomes based on MRI data.

Takeaway

This study talks about how computers can learn to look at brain scans and help doctors find and understand brain tumors better.

Methodology

The review discusses various applications of deep learning in brain tumor analysis, including segmentation, classification, and the use of public datasets.

Potential Biases

There are concerns about bias in AI models due to under-representation of certain populations in training data.

Limitations

The review highlights challenges such as the variability in public datasets and the need for specialized models for pediatric tumors.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/s41698-024-00789-2

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