Prominent fingertip pads (HP_0001212) is a soft tissue prominence of the ventral aspects of the fingertips. The term "persistent fetal fingertip pads" is often used as a synonym, but should better not be used because it implies knowledge of history of the patient which often does not exist. Also known as: Persistence of fingerpads, Persistent fetal fingertip pads, Persistent foetal fingertip pads, Prominent finger pads.