There have been reported cases of ovarian autoamputation in a newborn[6] and also in a mature ovary of adults.[3] Autoamputation has been reported to affect the tip of fingers.[7] Though autoamputation is often regarded as an acquired ailment, it could also be congenital.[3] Chronic torsion or a delay in the diagnosis of acute adnextal torsion has been attributed as causes of acquired autoamputation[3]