Pigmented Lesions of the Oral Cavity Pocket Dentistry Differentiating between early melanomas and melanocytic nevi: A state of the art review ScienceDirect 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 Comment below Pigmented Lesions of the Oral Cavity Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics 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