Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Minimum Rental Commitments under Operating and Capital Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Remainder of 2013, Operating Leases	$ 920
2014, Operating Leases	1,828
2015, Operating Leases	2,088
2016, Operating Leases	2,019
2017, Operating Leases	2,874
2018 and thereafter, Operating Leases	7,255
Minimum lease payments, Operating Leases	16,984
Less amount representing interest, Operating Leases
Net Minimum Payments, Operating Leases	16,984
Remainder of 2013, Capital Leases	154
2014, Capital Leases	42
2015, Capital Leases
2016, Capital Leases
2017, Capital Leases
2018 and thereafter, Capital Leases
Minimum lease payments, Capital Leases	196
Less amount representing interest, Capital Leases	5
Net Minimum Payments, Capital Leases	$ 191

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Amount of minimum lease payments for capital leases.

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