Mucosal melanotic macule can be found on the oral mucosa, lip, palate, and gingiva. Mucosal melanotic macule are benign pigmented lesions that are found in the oral cavity, caused by an increase in pigmentation of the epithelium and the lamina propria. Clinically presentation is 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. It is a benign disease.
○ 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.