Transformation of a benign oral pigmentation to primary oral melanoma Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics Histopathological Findings of a Melanocytic Nevus A melanocytic nevus is a benign proliferation of melanocytes. Under the microscope, typical features include: Nests or clusters of uniform melanocytes located at the dermoepidermal junction, Focal melanocytic lesions of the oral mucosa: An epidemiological and morphological study Santana 2023 Oral Diseases Wiley Online Library Pathology Outlines Melanotic macule ORAL MELANOTIC MACULE (OMM) (Also called focal melanosis labial melanotic macule) A benign, localized, flat pigmented lesion of the oral mucosa Caused by a focal increase in melanin production Oral pathology: Noting a pigmented macule that often presents a diagnostic dilemma Registered Dental Hygienists