[Practical role of neuro-immunology in the diagnosis and management of peripheral neuropathies]. / Apport de la neuro-immunologie au diagnostic et à la prise en charge des neuropathies périphériques.

Anti-glycolipid antibodies have emerged since a decade as a useful tool in the diagnosis of inflammatory neuropathies. These autoantibodies target various Schwann cells antigens, and are characterized by modest specificity and sensitivity, complex nomenclature and cross-reactions. For all these reasons, the use of anti-glycolipid antibodies measurement may be confusing. In this article, we describe the clinical manifestations associated with anti-glycolipid antibodies and propose guidelines for indication and interpretation of anti-glycolipids measurement.