Series C Convertible Preferred Stock Installments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Dividend, installment payments	$ 696
Principal, installment payments	8,446
Total, installment payments	$ 9,142

Net of dividend and principal installment payments.

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