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Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Acquisition-related contingent consideration, including current portion	$ 6,903	$ 13,329	$ 16,296	$ 16,426
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Acquisition-related contingent consideration, including current portion	$ 6,903	$ 13,329

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