GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE (2): Melena. Melena, the passage of black, tarry stools, usually implies blood loss greater than 500 ml originating anywhere between the oropharynx and the right hemicolon. Melena occurs most often, 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 Oral Melanotic Macule: Symptoms and Treatment Skinsight Oral Melanotic Macule: Symptoms and Treatment Skinsight