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Equity Compensation Plans - Summary of Activity Related to ESPP (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Activity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 3	$ 18	$ 3
Employee purchases	305	290	475
Cost of common stock issued	(304)	(305)	(460)
Balance at End of Period	$ 4	$ 3	$ 18

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Activity [Roll Forward]

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The amount of plan compensation cost recognized during the period.

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An entity will typically disclose the amount of any repurchase obligation.

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Aggregate change in value for stock issued during the period as a result of employee stock purchase plan.

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