401(k) Profit-Sharing Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Profit Sharing Plan [Abstract]
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent for three percent of employee contribution	100.00%
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent for first compensation	3.00%
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent for two percent of employee contribution	50.00%
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent for next compensation	2.00%
Contributions under profit sharing plan	$ 109	$ 107

Amount of employees' gross pay for which the employer contributes a matching contribution to a defined contribution plan.

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Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent For First Compensation Slab

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Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent For Next Compensation Slab

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Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent For Three Percent Of Employee Contribution

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Defined Contribution Plan Employer Matching Contribution Percent For Two Percent Of Employee Contribution

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