Application of Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks for MRI-Based Brain Tumor Detection and Classification

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Main Authors: Nugraha, Sugih Pratama, Alfajri, Ariiq Islam, Sumaryada, Tony, Tai, Duong Thanh, Tamam, Nissren, Sulieman, Abdelmoneim, Yani, Sitti
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author Nugraha, Sugih Pratama
Alfajri, Ariiq Islam
Sumaryada, Tony
Tai, Duong Thanh
Tamam, Nissren
Sulieman, Abdelmoneim
Yani, Sitti
author_facet Nugraha, Sugih Pratama
Alfajri, Ariiq Islam
Sumaryada, Tony
Tai, Duong Thanh
Tamam, Nissren
Sulieman, Abdelmoneim
Yani, Sitti
contents This study explores the application of Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNNs) for brain tumor classification using MRI images, leveraging quantum computing for enhanced computational efficiency. A dataset of 3,264 MRI images, including glioma, meningioma, pituitary tumors, and non-tumor cases, was utilized. The data was split into 80% training and 20% testing, with an oversampling technique applied to address class imbalance. The QCNN model consists of quantum convolution layers, flatten layers, and dense layers, with a filter size of 2, depth of 4, and 4 qubits, trained over 10 epochs. Two models were developed: a binary classification model distinguishing tumor presence and a multiclass classification model categorizing tumor types. The binary model achieved 88% accuracy, improving to 89% after data balancing, while the multiclass model achieved 52% accuracy, increasing to 62% after oversampling. Despite strong binary classification performance, the multiclass model faced challenges due to dataset complexity and quantum circuit limitations. These findings suggest that QCNNs hold promise for medical imaging applications, particularly in binary classification. However, further refinements, including optimized quantum circuit architectures and hybrid classical-quantum approaches, are necessary to enhance multiclass classification accuracy and improve QCNN applicability in clinical settings.
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spellingShingle Application of Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks for MRI-Based Brain Tumor Detection and Classification
Nugraha, Sugih Pratama
Alfajri, Ariiq Islam
Sumaryada, Tony
Tai, Duong Thanh
Tamam, Nissren
Sulieman, Abdelmoneim
Yani, Sitti
Medical Physics
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
This study explores the application of Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNNs) for brain tumor classification using MRI images, leveraging quantum computing for enhanced computational efficiency. A dataset of 3,264 MRI images, including glioma, meningioma, pituitary tumors, and non-tumor cases, was utilized. The data was split into 80% training and 20% testing, with an oversampling technique applied to address class imbalance. The QCNN model consists of quantum convolution layers, flatten layers, and dense layers, with a filter size of 2, depth of 4, and 4 qubits, trained over 10 epochs. Two models were developed: a binary classification model distinguishing tumor presence and a multiclass classification model categorizing tumor types. The binary model achieved 88% accuracy, improving to 89% after data balancing, while the multiclass model achieved 52% accuracy, increasing to 62% after oversampling. Despite strong binary classification performance, the multiclass model faced challenges due to dataset complexity and quantum circuit limitations. These findings suggest that QCNNs hold promise for medical imaging applications, particularly in binary classification. However, further refinements, including optimized quantum circuit architectures and hybrid classical-quantum approaches, are necessary to enhance multiclass classification accuracy and improve QCNN applicability in clinical settings.
title Application of Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks for MRI-Based Brain Tumor Detection and Classification
topic Medical Physics
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.02582