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Among these, anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) represents the most clinically debated entity, historically associated with myocardial ischaemia and sudden cardiac death, yet increasingly identified in asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic adults. Accumulating evidence indicates that most AAOCA diagnosed in adulthood are not associated with functionally relevant ischaemia and frequently follow a benign clinical course, highlighting the limitations of anatomy-based risk stratification alone. In this context, CCTA plays a pivotal role by accurately defining coronary origin and course, characterizing proximal vessel morphology, and assessing concomitant atherosclerotic disease, which often represents the predominant determinant of symptoms and prognosis in adult patients. Recent studies have demonstrated that quantitative CCTA-derived parameters can reliably exclude hemodynamically significant AAOCA and reduce unnecessary downstream testing. In selected cases, invasive functional assessment and intracoronary imaging provide incremental value by clarifying the presence and mechanisms of ischaemia but should be reserved for carefully selected patients. 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