An Intelligent Telediagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia using Histopathological Deep Learning

Authors

  • Md. Taufiqul Haque Khan Tusar Department of Computer Science and Engineering, City University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
  • Md. Touhidul Islam Department of Computer Science and Engineering, East West University, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
  • Abul Hasnat Sakil Department of Computer Science and Engineering, City University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
  • M N Huda Nahid Khandaker Department of Computer Science and Engineering, City University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
  • Md. Monir Hossain Department of Computer Science and Engineering, City University, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62411/jcta.10358

Keywords:

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Deep Learning, Image Processing, Healthcare, Telediagnosis.

Abstract

Leukemia, a global health challenge characterized by malignant blood cell proliferation, demands innovative diagnostic techniques due to its increasing incidence. Among leukemia types, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) emerges as a particularly aggressive form affecting diverse age groups. This study proposes an advanced mechanized system utilizing Deep Neural Networks for detecting ALL blast cells in microscopic blood smear images. Achieving a remarkable accuracy of 97% using MobileNetV2, our system demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity in identifying multiple ALL sub-types. Furthermore, we introduce cutting-edge telediagnosis software facilitating real-time support for clinicians in promptly and accurately diagnosing various ALL subtypes from microscopic blood smear images. This research aims to enhance leukemia diagnosis efficiency, which is crucial for the timely intervention and managing this life-threatening condition.

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