Mucosal melanocytic macules Melanotic macule. Benign. Dark spot on labia (or lip). Analogous to lentigo simplex. Hyperpigmented basal keratinocytes & dermal melanophages. Slight in single basal melanocytes; NO nests. More info like this in Labial or Oral Melanotic Macule Benign, asymptomatic, and often underdiagnosed. Swipe to learn how to recognize, diagnose, and manage this simple yet important lesion! #thebasicdentist #rguhs #kuhs #tnmgrmu #OralPathology #MelanoticMacule #DentalFacts Pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa and perioral tissues: a flow chart for the diagnosis and some recommendations for the management ScienceDirect