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Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
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Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract] |
Intangible assets | $ 2,500
Less accumulated amortization | (1,194)
Total | $ 1,306

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