Mucosal melanotic macule can be found on the oral mucosa, lip, palate, and gingiva. Mucosal melanotic macules are benign pigmented lesions that occur in the oral cavity, caused by increased pigmentation of the epithelium and lamina propria. Clinically, they present as brown, black, blue, or gray areas that are well circumscribed. Lesions are usually less than 10 mm in diameter, although they can be larger in some cases. The condition is benign.
○ Diagnosis and Treatment Mostly benign if uniform in shape and color.
Melanotic macules can be found on the buccal mucosa, lip, palate, alveolar ridge and gingiva. Melanotic macules are benign pigmented lesions that are found in the oral cavity. Clinically presentation of melanotic macules are typically a brown, black, blue or grey area that is well circumscribed, lesions are usually less than 10 mm in diameter but can be larger in some cases. Vermillion border of the lips is the most common site to find melanotic macules.
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○ Diagnosis and Treatment
Mostly benign if uniform in shape and color.