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International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Monthly Journal for Computer Science and Engineering

Open Access Journal

International Journal of Engineering Research in Computer Science and Engineering (IJERCSE)

Monthly Journal for Computer Science and Engineering

ISSN : 2394-2320 (Online)

Survey on MRI Image Segmentation Techniques for Brain Tumor Detection

Author : AmitojKaur 1

Date of Publication :17th May 2017

Abstract: This survey focuses on techniques available for MRI image segmentation for brain tumor detection using computer assisted image processing algorithms. The need of automated and or semi-automated tumor detection is highly regarded and required as the technology is progressing and the cases of brain tumors and edema are rising. The current technologies and available methods are reviewed in this paper.

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