Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule Of Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair value measurement, realized gains or losses	$ 0	$ 0
Level 3 [Member]
Schedule Of Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]
Fair value measurement, unrealized losses	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurement With Unobservable Inputs Unrealized Gains Or Losses Relating To Investments

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